Production Specialist

Ecolab•Horsham, PA

2d•$48,800 - $73,300•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Production Specialist! This role is responsible for operating, filling and packaging of hydrogen peroxide including data entry, cycle counts, researching, correcting inventory errors and assisting with problem pick tickets and warehouse location accuracies.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
1 year of previous experience in a manufacturing 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

Nice To Haves

Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)
Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages
Mechanical aptitude
Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems
Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member
Ability to meet physical requirements of position
Previous experience in a warehouse, transportation, shipping and receiving related capacity
Previous experience in a customer service position
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Reviews filling and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs.
Ensures that the correct packaging materials are available.
Ensures that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed
Ensures that the line is set up correctly per the filling and packaging instructions
Operates filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, sleeve labeler, cappers, tape machine, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers and lid presses.
Adjusts equipment to control weight, closures or other as required by the specifications
Takes samples and keeps area clean
Actively participates in Kaizens, 5S and special projects
Continuously identifies opportunities for system and process waste elimination
Completes and documents activities that measure quality and productivity in an accurate and timely manner. This could include taking weights and performing basic quality tests.
Enters results on paper or in computer
Completes packaging and filling assignment meeting or exceeding the standards
Assists with line changeover, including the collection of wash water
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Performs data entry to release, moves into location or adjusts inventory through computer software
Addresses departmental paperwork and conducts physical searches/researches of missing products
Manages receiving schedule of inbound shipments for vendors
Assists in researching discrepancies on cycle counts
Assists shipping departments with problem pick tickets
Determines shipping method for material using knowledge of shipping procedures and rates
Reports damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping purposes
Uses a warehouse management system and prepares accurate bills for outbound freight
Works with establishment representatives to rectify problems such as damages, shortages and nonconformance to specifications
Tracks departmental data and generates applicable reports as needed
Stores shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned