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 the 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. How You’ll Make an Impact: 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 Position Details: Plant location: Kennesaw, GA Plant Work week and shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Compensation package offered: $17.60 per hour with some OT What’s Unique About This Role: Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and processes Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success Minimum Qualifications: 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 Physical Requirements of Position: Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious 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 to comply with applicable laws.
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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
