Process Operator / Chemical Operator 1

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 Chemical Plant Operator I to join our team in Montgomery, Alabama as a Chemical Plant Operator I, you’ll help deliver the products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’ll be responsible for operating and controlling chemical processing systems and equipment to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.  

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Review daily mix schedules and ensure the raw materials required are available

• Follow mix instructions and accurately add raw materials to the mixes manually, using pumps or mixing systems

• Mix batches using variable agitation

• Perform routine observation of the product during the mixing and filling process to ensure batch quality. Report any out-of-spec raw material, premises, or mixed batches and consults with Quality personnel on any batch adjustments.

• Properly cleans out all mix tanks

• Operate fork trucks, palletizers, scales, pumps, and other material handling equipment to transport raw material and finished product

• Perform building and equipment preventative maintenance

• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Details: 

• Plant Location: 4400 Alatex RD., Montgomery AL.

• Work Week & Shift: Rotating Shifts Monday - Friday 

• Compensation package: $23.17 ph with some OT

What’s Unique About This Role: 

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment 

• Gain hands-on experience with chemical processing systems and industry-leading safety practices 

• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED

• 1 year of previous experience working in a chemical and/or manufacturing environments

• 1 year of experience understanding systems, pumps, read meters, basic Quality Control data, and track mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)

• 1 year of experience performing basic Quality Control tests (take samples, perform pH tests)

•  Excellent attention to detail; must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks and  accurately complete related documents

• Ability to read and match numbers on shipping records, labels, raw materials, and finished goods

• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Physical Requirements of Position: 

• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs  

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Basic knowledge of chemistry

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

•  Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

•  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

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.