Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift Operator (Afternoon Shift) who will be responsible for all aspects of safely handling materials in the production area.

What’s in it For You:

The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environmentsOpportunity for a long term career path with access to best in class resources, tools, and technologyThrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the worldComprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment, including medical, dental, vision, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! 

What You Will Do:

Determining needed packaging materials and locating these items. Using forklifting equipment (counterbalance and stand-up) to keep all production locations supplied with packaging and raw materials. Removing finished products from lines and staging areas to maintain production rates. Properly storing pallets of finished goods and restocking partial pallets of leftover raw material and packaging supplies at the end of a production run.Checking raw material, product and package appearance for any inconsistencies from specification. Unusual raw material, product or package appearance should be brought to the attention of the supervisor immediately.Performing daily safety and operational checks on equipment being used and documenting this information. Also documenting any other production and quality data as required.Ensuring that packaged products meet specification and requirements, meaning in a manner that conforms with laws pertaining to transportation of chemicals, meets customer needs, and ensures that the product arrives at the destination intact.Ensuring that all loads moved are securely fastened to the pallet as appropriate.Performing battery changing as necessary to maintain operation of equipment.Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned by leaders.Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Follow all safety policies and procedures and wear all required PPEs.

Position Details:

Plant location: Mississauga, ON (Eglington/Tomken)Work week and shift: Monday to Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalentCertified Forklift Driver3 to 5 years experience driving in a manufacturing environment, experience in the chemical industry is preferredAbility to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimalsNo immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds

Working Conditions

The position primarily involves working on the production plant floor.Work is carried out in a plant environment with continuous exposure to disagreeable elements of the plant such as noise, and exposure to chemicals. The role may be exposed to extreme temperatures and may be exposed to chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and TDG training)Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averagesMechanical aptitudeExperience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement SystemsStrong attention to detail, good communicator and a team memberAbility to meet physical requirements of position

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. 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.