Production Technician I

Ecolab Inc.•Kennesaw, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Production Technician I to join its team in Kennesaw, Georgia. The role helps deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments. The technician operates production machinery and equipment, follows standard procedures, and contributes to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a team-oriented environment. The position is at the Kennesaw plant and works Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Compensation is $17.60 per hour, with some overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a manufacturing plant environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience completing training and mastering position-required skills, such as 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 and communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery and processing or filling equipment to meet production goals.
Set up production lines correctly and perform core Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
Operate production equipment, including 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 the correct materials and personal protective equipment are available.
Perform quality checks, including taking samples and monitoring fill weights.
Accurately document quality and productivity data 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Matching 401(k), company-paid pension, and retirement health care benefits.
Stock purchase plan and employee stock purchase plans for full-time associates.
Paid parental leave.
Discounted childcare and caregiver services, with select childcare resources and on-site childcare potentially available at select locations.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, auto, home, and pet insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Short-term incentives.
12 vacation days and holidays.
Adoption assistance.
Group legal services.
Employee assistance program.
Employee discount program.
Education assistance program.
On-site fitness facilities may be available at select locations.