Machine Operator D

(CHL) Ecolab; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a packaging technician in the United States to safely operate filling, capping, sealing, and related equipment to meet production and quality standards. You will follow procedures, wear PPE, and communicate with leadership to ensure accurate labeling and material handling.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and about one year of plant/warehouse or chemical processing experience. The role offers a 2:00pm–10:00pm shift, $28.84 per hour, and benefits, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a plant, warehouse, or chemical processing environment.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.
• Hazardous material safety and DOT training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling, capping, sealing, casing and related equipment to package products.
• Follow procedures and wear PPE; maintain clean, safe work area.
• Check codes and quality of materials; perform QC testing and data documentation.
• Set up and operate equipment for production runs; ensure proper labeling and packaging.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

General Duties:

Safely operate filling, capping, sealing, casing, and other machinery that is necessary for packaging certain liquid and cast products in a manner that allows Ecolab to maintain production and quality standards.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Wearing all appropriate personal protective equipment, maintaining a clean work area, following proper lifting and other work procedures, understanding SDS and the requirements of working with chemicals, following equipment procedures, etc.
• Determining packaging material needs from pack sheet and checking for proper codes on each material being used such as shells, cartons, dividers, bottles, caps, glue, tape, etc.
• Communicating with mixing personnel and leadership as well as completing all required QC testing and Walk the Line requirements including leadership sign offs on tests at the beginning and end of each production run to ensure that intermediate product being packaged is as specified and being put into the proper container.
• Effectively setting up and operating all equipment used in your department for preparation, filling, capping, casing, sealing and weighing during the production process for the particular finished product being run.
• Ensuring quality of filled containers as well as outer boxes in terms of proper weight and appearance including labeling accuracy, completeness and positioning, date code accuracy, legibility and position, container cleanliness, etc.
• Checking product and package appearance for any inconsistencies from specification. Unusual product or package appearance should be brought to the attention of the leader immediately.
• Conducting checks and documenting production and quality data as required.
• Packaging products per specification and when applicable to FDA guidelines and requirements, meaning in a manner that conforms with laws pertaining to transportation of chemicals, meets customer needs, and ensures that the product arrives at the destination intact.
• Performing equipment changeovers within the expected timeframes and to quality standards with safe and proper line start-ups
• Maintain work areas to standard by executing tasks related to systems of AM, CIL, 5S, Defect Handling, etc.
• Accurately maintain Vorne system and/or other production tracking systems
• Execute basic Safety and Quality system work pertaining to functional work areas and/or work tasks such as BBOs, Near Miss Identification and documentation, Quality observations, etc.
• Perform required SAP inventory and material usage transactions
• Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned by leadership within labor grade and lower job classifications once training is obtained.

Position Details:

• Location: Channahon Rd
• Department: Liquids Pack
• Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm ( 24/5 B)
• Pay Rate: $28.84 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in a plant, warehouse, or chemical processing environment
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completing training and mastering skills required by the position (e.g., Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)
• Experience understanding and tracking safety, quality, and productivity data
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools
• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) and Continuous Improvement Systems
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

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 healt