Production Utility Person Details

Production Utility Person

Ecolab - Joliet, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

$1,000 sign on bonus offered for this role.

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Production Utility Person! This role is responsible for having general knowledge of each job in the manufacturing department and backfilling roles as needed. This position will be cross trained in loading and unloading materials, salvage recovery, mixing, driving a fork lift, filling and packaging, inventory and housekeeping functions.

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, abundant energy 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 1 of employment- 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:

• Communicates and train other associates on any job for which qualified
• Cross train and back fill functions including mixing, operating a production line and housekeeping
• Actively participates in all departmental training, TPM or 5S projects and continuous improvement activities
• Advises and assists other employees on technical matters as needed
• Ensures all safety, housekeeping and environmental rules and guidelines are followed
• Generates and implements ideas that improve quality indicators, in line with cost, investment and service goals.
• Plans, schedules and prioritizes work in a timely manner to support manufacturing productions
• Safely spots tankers in rail yard area for product transfer
• Connects hoses to proper pipelines in order to transfer material to correct tank
• Assembles load packages for driver, record seals as they are placed on tanker
• Follows regulations (DOT, Hazmat, FDA, etc.) pertaining to storage and shipment of chemical products. Ensures tankers are properly placarded
• Manages wastewater treatment, tote offs and labeling
• Manages tote farm, wash totes, maintain inventory of clean and usable totes for operation. Inventory, weigh and label product according to SOP
• Wash lines and tanks according to procedures. Perform wash water and salvage/recoup activities per SOP’s as directed
• Accurate completion of paperwork and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant location: Joliet , IL (must reside in commuting distance)
• Work week and shift: 6pm- 6am, rotating schedule (Week 1: M, Tu, Fr, Sat and Week 2: Su, W, Th)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of previous manufacturing environment, preferred production/mixing experience
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, percentages.
• Must be able to visually interpret dials, gauges, and switches.
• Ability to read and match numbers on shipping logs, labels, raw materials and finished goods.
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Must be able to participate in respirator fitness if required
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous forklift operating experience
• Previous experience in a related industry (chemical, food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
• CDL – A license, not required but good to have
• DOT – Department of transportation training (Ecolab will provide if needs renewal)
• Strong leadership skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new technologies and management concepts

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.

Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. You will be asked for proof of your vaccination status. All applicants should be aware that Ecolab is a federal contractor. If the federal contractor vaccine mandate is reinstated in its current form, all Ecolab employees will need to be vaccinated, or have an approved religious or medical accommodation in place.

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 call Ecolab Recruiting Support at (866) 841-6682 for assistance.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.