Forklift Operator - ECOLAB

Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurate material handling, driving for the packaging lines, staging and removing material, completing all paperwork and coding, storing items in the proper places, updating the computer inventory system, ensuring received goods are checked for damage, and transporting pallets or individual containers of finished goods to storage area using forklift, pallet dolly or other equipment as required.

What’s in it For You: 

• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
   

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What You Will Do:  

• Driving for packaging lines, which includes staging and removing material.
• Working as a team and sharing job responsibilities with other FTOs, Logistics Associates, and Material Handlers, as needed. Being a team player. Covering for mixer drivers during breaks or as needed.
•  Helping clear pallets from the wrappers at the front dock. 
• Transporting pallets or individual containers of finished goods to storage area using forklift, pallet dolly, or other equipment, as required.
• Loading delivery trucks based on pick lists and shipping order. Following regulations for the loading and transport of chemical products. 
• Accurately and promptly completing documentation, either on paper, via scanner, or by entering data into computer. 
• Tracking distribution and quality data as requested. 
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area. 
• Performing salvage/recoup activities per standard operating procedures if needed. 
• Recording and tracking safety, quality and productivity in accordance with plant and departmental goals.  
• Working to move COI from TPM Bronze to TPM Silver through your performance and participation in TPM.
• Caring for fork truck and/or batteries as required.

Position Details: 

• Plant location: City of Industry, CA
• Work week and shift:  Mon – Fri, 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Compensation package offered: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour, depending on experience
   

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or warehouse
• 2 years of experience operating Raymond brand stand-up reach forklifts
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with TPM
• Ability to read and follow instructions in English language
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role 
   

Physical Demands:  

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs 
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$24.00 – $28.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Ecolab has the following US benefit offerings: Medical/Prescription Coverage, Health Savings Account, Wellness Program, Dental, Vison, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care, Limited Purpose Health Care, Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance Plans (Basic Life, Optional Employee Life, Spouse Domestic Partner Life, Dependent Child(ren) Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Business and Travel Insurance), Disability (Short-Term, Long-Term and Optional Long-Term), 401k Savings Plan, Pension Plan, Retirement Health Care Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Full-Time Associates), Long-Term Incentives (Executive Level), Short-Term Incentives, Group Legal Services, Education Assistance Program, Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Jury Duty and Bereavement leave), Parental Leave (Medical/Short-Term Disability and Paid Parental Leave), Adoption Assistance, Discount on Day Care Services, Caregiver Services and Voluntary Benefits (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Auto and Homeowners Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Employee Discount Program). On-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.