Production Associate

Ecolab is seeking a Production Technician to join our team. As a Production Technician, 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.   What’s in it For You: 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 Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more  Click Here to see our benefits. What You Will Do: 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: Greensboro, North Carolina Work Week & Shift:  Days (2-2-3) 6:00am - 6:30pm OR Nights (2-2-3) 6:00pm - 6:30am OR M - F 2pm - 10:30pm, with possible weekends when needed  Compensation Package Offered: $19.00 / hour + $1.00 / hour differential for 2nd shift OR $1.50 differential for overnight shift Minimum Qualifications:  High School diploma or equivalent  Previous experience in a plant or warehouse environment  No immigration sponsorship available for this role  Physical Demands:  This position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50 lbs Preferred Qualifications:  Experience using basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and decimals  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  Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $19.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. 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. Click here for additional benefits information. 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.   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.