Production Technician I

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 Production Technician I to join our team in McDonough, GA. As a Production Technician I, you’ll help deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’ll operate machinery and equipment, follow standard procedures, and contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Operate machinery, process and/or filling equipment to meet production goals

• Set up production lines correctly and perform core Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities

• Operate equipment such as fillers, sleeve labelers, cappers, tape machines, bar coders, ink jet printers, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses

• Review filling and packaging instructions and ensure correct materials and PPE are available

• Perform quality checks, including taking samples and monitoring fill weights

• Document quality and productivity data accurately in paper or electronic systems

• Assist with line changeovers and wash water collection

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Participate in Kaizens, 5S, and special projects to drive continuous improvement

• Identify and help eliminate sources of waste in systems and processes

Position Details:

• Plant Location: McDonough, GA. Plant

• Work Week & Shift: 2nd shift Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm

• Compensation Offered: $21.45 with 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 industry-leading tools and processes

• 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 equivalent

• 1 year of previous experience in a plant or warehouse environment

• 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:

• Experience completing training and mastering skills required by the position (e.g., Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)

• Experience understanding and tracking safety, quality, and productivity data

• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools

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

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and 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, >

$21.45 ph 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.