Laborer

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 a Laborer 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 re-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:

• Safely supports operators with filling and casing machinery for liquid and powder products in a manner that maintains production and quality standards.

• Maintains a clean work area, understands SDS and the requirements of working with chemicals.

• Determines packaging material needs from pack sheet and obtains correct labels and glue.

• Supports set up and changeover of filling machines, case packers, glue machines, scales, and other equipment as needed.

• Checks product and package appearance for any inconsistencies from specifications.

• Takes part in TPM and Focused Improvement teams within the area.

• Performs required SAP inventory and material use transactions.

• Other duties as required by business needs or assigned by leadership.

Position Details:

• Plant Location: Joliet, IL

• Work Week & Shift: 6PM to 6AM, Week 1: MTFSa, Week 2L SWTh

• Compensation: $19.34 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 equivalent
• Experience with basic hand and power tools
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to read and execute instructions in English on packaging sheets

• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Position requires lifting/carrying 50lbs

• Position requires standing upwards of 10 hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collaborative and team-orientated

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Time-management and communication skills

• Experience in a similar manufacturing environment

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.