Production Associate, Contract (Day Shift)

Ecolab Quimica Ltda.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Contract Production Associate to operate, fill, package and wash totes. The role covers line setup, equipment operation, labeling, quality checks and everyday housekeeping in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include following packaging instructions, maintaining safe procedures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in plant or warehouse is an asset.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages, decimals).
• Positive and helpful attitude; capable of working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review filling and packaging instructions at line start and ensure materials are available.
• Verify PPE and safety procedures; ask supervisor for assistance when needed.
• Set up and adjust lines per instructions to meet specs.
• Operate filling and packaging equipment continuously and monitor weight/closures.
• Load lines, label, fill, cap, generate bar codes, take samples, and keep area clean.
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S and improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Document quality and productivity measurements accurately.
• Assist with line changeovers and wash-water collection.
• Utilize forklift to move products within the plant.

Skills

Basic math

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Production Associate, Contract who will be responsible for all aspects of operating, filling, packaging, and tote washing. Incumbents in this position should have the ability to perform any of the tasks within the production department, with the exception of mixing and bulk receiving/shipping.

What’s in it For You:

• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

What You Will Do:

• Reviews filling and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensures that the correct packaging materials are available. Ensures that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed, asking Supervisor for assistance, if needed.
• Ensures that the line is set up correctly per the filling and packaging instructions. Adjusts the line as necessary or asks Supervisor or Maintenance Tech for assistance.
• Operates filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, sleeve labeler, cappers, tape machine, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses. Adjusts equipment to control weight, closures, or other as required by the specifications.
• Performs all operations on the lines, including loading lines with empty containers, labeling, filling, capping, bar coder generation, taking samples, keeping area clean and organized and other related activities.
• Actively participate in Kaizens, 5S and special projects
• Continually identify opportunities for system and process waste elimination
• Completes and documents activities that measure quality and productivity in an accurate and timely manner. This could include taking weights and performing basic quality tests. Enters results on paper or in computer.
• Completes packaging and filling assignment meeting or exceeding the standards.
• Assists with line changeover, including the collection of wash water.
• Using a forklift to move product within the plant
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Incumbents in this position should have the ability to perform any of the tasks within the production department, with the exception of mixing and bulk receiving/shipping.

Position Details:

• Plant location: Mississauga, ON (Eglinton/Tomken)
• Work week and shift: Monday to Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00PM
• Contract Details: This is a 12-month contract

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in plant or warehouse is an asset
• Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals
• Positive and helping attitude
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds
• Work is carried out in a plant environment with continuous exposure to disagreeable elements of the plant such as noise, and occasional exposure to chemicals. The role may be exposed to extreme temperatures and may be exposed to chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree/diploma
• Certified Forklift Driver or experience
• Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and TDG training)
• Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems
• Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position

This is a new position

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$23.13/ hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime.

Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.

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During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.