Production Technician I
About The Position
Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive. Ecolab is seeking a Production Technician I to join our team in Kennesaw, GA Plant. As a Production Technician I, 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.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 year of previous experience in a 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
- Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Starting on Day 1 : 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, and more!
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
