Packaging Machine Operator - ECOLAB

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:  

• Review filling and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensure  the correct packaging materials are available. Ensure the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed.
• Ensure  the line is set up correctly per the filling and packaging instructions
• Operate 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. Adjust equipment to control weight, closures, or other as required by the specifications.
• Take samples and keeps area clean
• Actively participate in Kaizens, 5S, and special projects 
• Continuingly identify opportunities for system and process waste elimination 
• Complete and document activities that measure quality and productivity in an accurate and timely manner. This could include taking weights and performing basic quality tests. Enter results on paper or in electronic systems.
• Assist with line changeover, including the collection of wash water
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. 
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details: 

• Plant location: Garland, TX
• Work week and shift: 2nd shift - Monday to Friday - 1:30PM to 9:30PM
• Compensation package offered:  $26.02 / hour with $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment using the following equipment: filler, sleeve labeler, cappers, tape machine, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, lid presses
• 1 year of experience working with automated processes  
• 1 year working with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)-  tablets are used in this role.
• 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 background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience packaging liquids such as paint, food products, pharmaceuticals, or similar
• Hazardous Materials or DOT training
• Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals 
• 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 
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team

Benefits 

Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires 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 required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.