Forklift Operator I

Ecolab Inc. • Haltom City, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Associate I to join their team in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will help deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments globally. You will be crucial in supporting shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations, ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time. This hands-on opportunity allows you to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment, gaining hands-on experience with logistics systems and warehouse operations in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success. Ecolab, with 48,000 associates, builds on a century of innovation to deliver science-based solutions, data-driven insights, and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in various markets worldwide. The company is committed to eliminating complexities and embracing new perspectives to innovate.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of stand-up forklift operating experience
• 1 year of plant or warehouse experience
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Raymond-Brand stand-up forklifts
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Experience working independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders using a scanner or tablet and stack them onto pallets
• Stage and label completed orders accurately for shipment
• Operate material handling equipment such as manual and electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, and propane lifts
• Verify product quantities, labeling, and packaging quality against packing lists and SAP records
• Inspect packaging and contents for damage or quality issues
• Coordinate with customer service, production, and packaging teams to ensure order accuracy and timely fulfillment
• Assemble shipping boxes, prepare labels, and manage packaging induction
• Load trailers with packed boxes and pallets for outbound shipments
• Identify and report quantity discrepancies to the Supervisor or Lead
• Maintain a clean and organized picking area using 5S principles
• Support inventory control by updating databases and participating in cycle counts
• Ensure the freight sorting area is organized and follows established stocking guidelines
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support logistics and warehouse operations

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees