Associate Production Specialist

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Associate Production Specialist who will be responsible for all aspects of operating, preparing (mixing), filling, packaging, and tote washing. Incumbents in this position should have the ability to perform any of the tasks within the production department, with the exception of material handling, mixing and bulk receiving/shipping.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity for a long term career path
• 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 most ethical companies in the work
  
  

What You Will Do

• Reviews preparing (mixing), filling, and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensures that the correct raw and packaging materials are available. Ensures that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed. Asks Supervisor for assistance, if needed.
• Ensures that the line is set up correctly per the preparation (mixing), filling and packaging instructions. Adjusts the line as necessary or asks Supervisor or Maintenance Tech for assistance.
• Operates preparation (mixing), filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, sleeve labeler, pumps, filters, mixers forklifts cappers, tape machine, 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.
• Perform all operations on the lines, including loading lines with empty containers, labeling, preparing (mixing), filling, capping, bar coder generation, taking samples, keeping area clean and organized and other related activities.
• Actively participate in Kaizens, 5S, TPM, Loss Analysis and special projects
• 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.
• Follow and adhere to Safety, quality and production related Work Instruction, Memo’s, and SOP.
• Report and act according to the Safety, quality observation and machines performance and defect.
• Completes packaging, preparing (mixing), and filling assignment meeting or exceeding the standards.
• Assists with line changeover, including the collection of wash water.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
  
  

Position Details

Plant location: Dammam, KSA

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year experience in Chemical plant or warehouse
• Basic English language, reading and writing.
• Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Forklift Driving
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 Reaction chemistry
• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems
• Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member
  
  

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.