Associate Production Specialist

ecolab; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Production Specialist to manage line preparation, filling, and packaging operations at our Dammam plant in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure materials availability, proper safety procedures, and equipment setup, then run lines and document results.

The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and teamwork across shifts. Responsibilities include loading lines, labeling, sampling, and supporting line changes, while adhering to safety, quality, and SOP standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic English reading and writing is required.
• Ability to perform basic math (add/subtract/multiply/divide, percentages, decimals).
• Forklift Driving is required.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Review mixing, filling and packaging instructions at line start.
• Ensure correct raw and packaging materials are available.
• Set up and adjust line per instructions; seek supervisor if needed.
• Operate equipment for mixing, filling and packaging continuously.
• Label, weigh, sample, and document quality and productivity data.
• Support line changeovers and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Participate in Kaizens, 5S, TPM and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Basic English

Math basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Driving

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 Associate Production Specialist who will be responsible for all aspects of operating, preparing (mixing), 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 material handling, mixing and bulk receiving/shipping.

What's in it For You:

• Opportunity for a long term career path
• 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 work

What You Will Do:

Reviews preparing (mixing), filling, and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensures that the correct raw and packaging materials are available. Ensures that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed. Asks Supervisor for assistance, if needed.

Ensures that the line is set up correctly per the preparation (mixing), filling and packaging instructions. Adjusts the line as necessary or asks Supervisor or Maintenance Tech for assistance.

Operates preparation (mixing), filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, sleeve labeler, pumps, filters, mixers forklifts 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.

Perform all operations on the lines, including loading lines with empty containers, labeling, preparing (mixing), filling, capping, bar coder generation, taking samples, keeping area clean and organized and other related activities.

Actively participate in Kaizens, 5S, TPM, Loss Analysis and special projects

Continuingly 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.

Follow and adhere to Safety, quality and production related Work Instruction, Memo's, and SOP.

Report and act according to the Safety, quality observation and machines performance and defect.

Completes packaging, preparing (mixing), and filling assignment meeting or exceeding the standards.

Assists with line changeover, including the collection of wash water.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Position Details:

Plant location: Dammam, KSA

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year experience in Chemical plant or warehouse
• Basic English language, reading and writing.
• Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Forklift Driving
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)
• Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with Reaction chemistry
• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems
• Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member