Production Technician III

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, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Production Technician III. This role is responsible for in the absence of the on-shift supervisor or manager, Production Technician III will be in charge of the shift, setting directions for all team members and assigning work as required. Participate fully in continuous improvement activities designed to drive an increase in safety, productivity, quality, cost, or morale.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

Execution of all SAP tasks required to maintain a continuous, uninterrupted production process. This includes but is not limited to:

• Receiving materials into the warehouse
• Movement of materials bin to bin, bin to PSA, PSA bring back, write out/write in of materials
• Keying of mix and pack jobs accurately and without system errors
• Verification of HU labels and closing of pack jobs to enable movement to a finished product bin or loading on truck
• Billing of full truckload of finished product & closing out of orders to allow shipment of product to 3PL location
• Placing products on hold, generating manual transfer orders, and reprinting HUs & SUs are required
• Ensure that all transactional issues are fully resolved within the shift. There should be no carryover issues that are passed on to the next shift
• Provide feedback to associates as necessary when transactional mistakes are made. The goal of this role includes ensuring that all personnel on the shift are performing their transactions completely and accurately
• Complete a shift handoff with the outgoing Production Team Lead at the beginning of the shift and with the oncoming Production Team Lead at the end of the shift to ensure that full communication of status, issues, and actions are well understood

Position Details: 

• Plant location: McDonough, GA Plant

• Shift Offered: 2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm

• Compensation package offered: $26.50 per hour 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 

• Apply your technical knowledge to solve problems and improve operations 

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence 

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

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED

• 3 years of previous experience in a manufacturing plant or warehouse environment

• 3 years of experience using SAP/EBS

• 1 year of industrial production coaching

• Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals 

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role 

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Experience completing training and mastering skills required by the position (e.g., 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 and experience using hand and power tools 

• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) and Continuous Improvement Systems 

• Industrial Production Coaching

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve technical issues independently 

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.