Production Technician I

Ecolab • Kennesaw, GA • 3h ago

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 a Production Technician I to join our team inKennesaw, GA Plant. As a Production Technician I, 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: Kennesaw, GA Plant

Work week and shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

Compensation package offered: $17.00 per hour with some OT

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 previous experience in a Plant or warehouse

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

No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Requirements of Position:

Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience 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

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 range for this position is $17.11 - $25.67. 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 strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

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.

Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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.

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