Yard Spotter

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,827,648 - 91,582,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and pension plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company, seeks a Yard Spotter with material handler duties at our Bedford Park, IL facility. You will shuttle trailers, load/unload, and manage inventory while upholding safety and quality.

This role supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Strong forklift experience and a valid CDL A are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as yard spotter.
• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Forklift experience.
• No immigration sponsorship is offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Split daily tasks between 50% spotter duties and 50% material handler duties.
• Safely maneuver yard trucks to shuttle trailers within the plant.
• Load and unload trailers and handle materials properly.
• Maintain inventory through cycle counts and tracking locations.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to stage and store materials.
• Conduct routine inspections of trailers and yard equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of yard and storage areas.
• Report safety hazards or maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift experience

CDL A

Yard spotter experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Forklift experience

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.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking to fill a Yard Spotter role with additional material handler duties in our manufacturing facility located in Bedford Park, IL. You'll play a key role by being responsible for shuttling trailers around the plant premises and assisting with material handling tasks, including storage, picking, staging, and inventory management. This is a hands‑on opportunity to grow your skills in a fast paced setting while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Split daily tasks between 50% spotter duties and 50% material handler duties, depending on business needs.
• Safely maneuver yard trucks to shuttle trailers to and from designated areas within the plant.
• Loading and unloading trailers, ensuring proper handling of materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory management by performing cycle counts, tracking the location and status of trailers and manufactured materials.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to stage and store materials from production and shipping as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of trailers and yard equipment to ensure operational safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the yard and material storage areas.
• Report any safety hazards or maintenance issues to management promptly.
• Picking, staging, unloading/loading common carrier's trailers.
• Participate in training sessions and adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Position Details

• Plant location: Bedford Park, IL (Clearing) 6216 W 66th Place
• Work week and shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, some flexibility required
• Compensation: $31.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience as a yard spotter
• Valid Class A CDL driver's license with a clean driving record
• Forklift experience
• No immigration sponsorship is offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in an industrial chemical environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work effectively in various weather conditions

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 $31.00 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.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• 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 (AA). 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.