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. 

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.