Production Associate at Ecolab Inc. Greensboro, NC

Job Description

Ecolab is seeking a Production Technician to join our team. As a Production Technician, 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.

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:

• 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:
  
  Greensboro, North Carolina
• Work Week &
  
  Shift:
  • Days (2-2-3) 6:00am - 6:30pm
  • Nights (2-2-3) 6:00pm - 6:30am
  • M - F 2pm - 10:30pm, with possible weekends when needed
• Compensation Package Offered: $19.00 / hour + $1.00 / hour differential for 2nd shift OR $1.50 differential for overnight shift

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a plant or warehouse environment
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Demands:

• This position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and decimals
• 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

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $19.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short‑term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full‑Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on‑site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.  

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