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Ecolab Chemical Plant Operator in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Reference #: R00241525 Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Chemical Plant Operator! This role is responsible for loading and unloading bulk and packaged raw materials and finished goods, emptying containers and ensuring that the daily schedule is met safely and efficiently.
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!
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What You Will Do:
- Packages finished goods using established procedures; including bottles, bins, drums, cans, bags and bulk tankers. Affixes proper labels to packages along with markings as directed.
- Accurately reports packaging activities on established forms such as batch sheets and process orders. Works under guidelines prescribed by pick tickets, bills of lading, production schedules, etc. Initiates maintenance work orders, when necessary.
- Washes equipment, hoses, fittings, etc., using established procedures.
- Assists the Process Operator in formulating batches and maintaining operation of the department.
- Loads and unloads bulk raw materials, finished goods, equipment, etc., as directed. Operates package and truck scales, signs bills of lading for bulk shipments, acts as weigh master.
- Responsible for reporting any discrepancies in counts to the Inventory Coordinator so that corrections can be made to SAP-WM and SAP as needed. Assist with investigation process to determine reasons for product discrepancies.
- Performs other tasks as needed.
Position Details:
- Plant location: Ellwood City, PA
- Work week and shift: Rotating schedule: Week 1: 11pm-7am; Week 2: 3pm-11pm; Week 3: 7am-3pm
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 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:
- Experience working in a chemical and/or manufacturing environment
- Basic knowledge of chemistry
- Ability to understand systems, pumps, read meters, basic quality control data and to track mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)
- Ability to perform basic quality control tests (take samples, perform pH tests)
- Excellent attention to detail; must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks andaccurately complete related documents
- Ability to read and match numbers on shipping records, labels, raw materials and finished goods
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
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 religiou 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 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.