Automated Machine Operator

ECOLAB; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Pension plans

Job summary

Ecolab in Garland, TX is hiring an Automated Machine Operator to operate packaging and filling equipment, set up lines, and support a culture of safety and quality. You will monitor fill weights, perform quality checks, and document data as part of a hands-on role.

Share in Kaizens and 5S initiatives, participate in line changeovers, and help drive continuous improvement. The role offers B or C shift options with differential and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year experience with listed equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum 1 year experience with automated manufacturing processes.
• Minimum 1 year experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret English instructions.
• No immigration sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and filling equipment to meet production goals.
• Set up production lines and perform autonomous maintenance activities.
• Operate fillers, labelers, cappers, tape machines, bar coders, and printers.
• Review instructions and ensure materials and PPE are available.
• Perform quality checks and document data.
• Assist with line changeovers and wash water collection.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate in Kaizens and 5S to drive improvements.
• Identify and help reduce waste in systems.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English reading

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Filler

Sleeve labeler

Cappers

Tape machine

Bar coders

Ink jet printer

Hand wrenches

Hand stamps

Palletizers

Lid presses

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seeking an Automated Machine Operator to join our team in Garland, TX. As an Automated Machine Operator, you'll help deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You'll operate machinery and equipment, follow standard procedures, and contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Operate machinery, process and/or filling equipment to meet production goals

• Set up production lines correctly and perform core Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities

• Operate equipment such as fillers, sleeve labelers, cappers, tape machines, bar coders, ink jet printers, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses

• Review filling and packaging instructions and ensure correct materials and PPE are available

• Perform quality checks, including taking samples and monitoring fill weights

• Document quality and productivity data accurately in paper or electronic systems

• Assist with line changeovers and wash water collection

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Participate in Kaizens, 5S, and special projects to drive continuous improvement

• Identify and help eliminate sources of waste in systems and processes

Position Details

• Plant Location: Garland, TX

• Work Week & Shift: B shift (1:30PM - 9:30PM) OR C shift (9:30PM - 5:30AM) Monday to Friday

• Compensation: $26.02 per hour

• Shift differential starting at $0.50 per hour depending on B or C shift

What's Unique About This Role

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab's mission to protect public health and the environment

• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and processes

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

• 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment using the following equipment: filler, sleeve labeler, cappers, tape machine, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, lid presses

• 1 year of experience working with automated processes in a manufacturing environment

• 1 year working with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)- tablets are used in this role

• Ability to read and interpret instructions and manuals in English

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationto qualified individuals with a disability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience packaging liquids such as paint, food products, pharmaceuticals, or similar

• Hazardous Materials or DOT training

• Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals

• 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

• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team

What's in it For You

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay rate for this role is $26.02 per hour. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• auto insurance
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401k
• pension plans
• retirement health care benefits
• short-term incentives
• vacation (12 days)
• holidays
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates)
• discount on day care services and caregiver services
• adoption assistance
• group legal services
• employee assistance program
• employee discount program
• and education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action and equal opportunity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and encouragement of maximum participation by all individuals, including the agencies and its employees.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.