Ecolab, the world’s leading developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets, is seeking a **Production Associate** responsible for all aspects of operations, filling, packaging and container washing. Incumbents in this position must be capable of performing any task within the production department, with the exception of mixing and bulk receiving/shipping. **What's in it for you:** * Opportunity for a long-term professional career * Access to best-in-class resources, tools and technology * Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. * Comprehensive benefits package effective Day 1 of employment: medical, dental, vision, 401k, company-paid pension, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more. **What you’ll do:** * Review filling and packaging instructions at the start of line runs. Ensure correct packaging materials are available. Verify correct personal protective equipment is available and that other safety procedures are understood and followed. Seek supervisor assistance, if needed. * Ensure the line is set up correctly per filling and packaging instructions. Adjust the line as needed or seek assistance from supervisor or maintenance technician. * Operate filling and packaging equipment continuously. Equipment types may include fillers, sleeve labelers, cappers, tape machines, barcode coders, inkjet printers, hand wrenches, manual sealers, palletizers and cap presses. Adjust equipment to control weight, closures or other parameters as required by specifications. * Perform all line operations, including loading lines with empty containers, labeling, filling, capping, barcode generation, sampling, maintaining clean and organized area, and other related activities. * Actively participate in Kaizens, 5S and special projects * Continuously identify opportunities for waste elimination in systems and processes * Complete and document quality and productivity measurement activities accurately and timely. This may include taking weights and conducting basic quality tests. Enter results on paper or computer. * Complete assigned packaging and filling tasks meeting or exceeding standards. * Assist with line changeovers, including wash water collection. * Maintain a clean and safe work environment. **Position Details:** Plant Location: Lerma Work Week & Shift: DETAILS (including weekend rotation, if applicable) Compensation Package Offered: DETAILS **Minimum Qualifications:** * High school diploma or equivalent * One year of plant or warehouse experience * Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages and decimals * No immigration sponsorship available for this position **Physical Demands:** * Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds * Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical exam **Preferred Qualifications:** * Ability to complete training and master job-required skills (including, but not limited to, hazardous materials and DOT safety training) * Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights and averages * Mechanical aptitude * Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement systems * Strong attention to detail, good communicator and team player * Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position **Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging** Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.