Bulk Machine Operator

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 an  Bulk Filler  to join our team in Joliet, IL. In this hands-on position, you’ll contribute to the reliability and performance of our systems by performing essential checks, supporting manufacturing operations, and ensuring every piece of equipment meets our high standards for safety and quality. You’ll also help drive continuous improvement by using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) tools and sharing insights that enhance efficiency and service.

How You’ll Make an Impact :

Reviews filling and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensures that the correct packaging materials are available.

Operates filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses. Adjusts equipment to control weight, closures, or other as required by the specifications.

Performs all operations on the lines, including loading lines with empty containers, labeling, filling, capping, bar coder generation, taking samples, keeping area clean and organized and other related activities.

Continuingly identify opportunities for system and process waste elimination

Completes and documents activities that measure quality and productivity in an accurate and timely manner. This could include taking weights and performing basic quality tests. Enters results on paper or in computer.

Assists with line changeover, including the collection of wash water.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Position Details :

Plant Location :  Joliet, IL

Work Week & Shift : 6pm - 6am, Week 1 : MTFSa Week 2 : SuWTh

Compensation : $23.66 per hour

What’s Unique About This Role :

Be part of a purpose-driven team that builds equipment supporting clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments

Gain hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while learning industry-leading tools and processes

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement where your ideas and attention to detail help drive safety, efficiency, and quality

Grow in a supportive environment that values collaboration, communication, and shared success across every level of the team

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED

6 months of experience in industrial manufacturing

Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals

Ability to read and interpret directions and manuals in English

No immigration sponsorship is available for this role

Physical Requirements of Position :

Must be able to lift / carry 50lbs

Must be able to stand upwards of 10 hours

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous experience working with liquid product manufacturing

Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)

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

Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member

What’s in it For You :

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

About Ecolab :

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range :

The pay rate for this role is $23.66 per hour. 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. 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 .

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 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.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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.