Logistics Associate II

Ecolab, the global leader of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Logistics Associate II. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely picking, packing, preparation, and shipping of all customer shipments and production jobs and is responsible for accurate material handling and cycle count functions. 
 
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 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
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
   

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What You Will Do: 

• Accurately pull parts and equipment as direct by the warehouse management system according to part number, inventory location, and description
• Select proper shipping container and neatly and carefully package parts and equipment for shipment and apply proper labeling and packing list to container
• Properly identify all production components and deliver production jobs to appropriate staging locations
• Properly prepare all necessary paperwork for customer shipments and production jobs according to order requirements, and process customer shipments through manifest system
• Receive raw and finished materials, including counting materials received
• Perform material putaways, replenishments and movements of parts and equipment coming into the department and being re-located within the department using all types of powered industrial vehicles (i.e., forklift, order picker)
• Operate all equipment related to both shipping and manufacturing departments and safely and properly operate all material handling equipment
• Assist in department cycle count procedure involving routine physical count of parts and equipment
• Accurately process necessary transactions related to labor reporting and record keeping
• Continually identify opportunities for system and process loss elimination to improve safety, efficiency, reduce cost and/or increase service to our customers
• Participate in loss analysis and improvement projects using TPM tools, such as, root cause analysis (RCA), 5 Why’s, OPL’s, etc. 
• Actively participate in regular Kaizen events using TPM tools and methodology.  Ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve departmental productivity and efficiencies, product quality, methods and working conditions so that downtime and losses are minimized or eliminated using teamwork and TPM/continuous improvement principles.
• Proactively communicate maintenance needs, quality issues, or other situations that impact safety, quality, or productivity to Team Lead, Coach or the appropriate functional/department leader
• Assist in the training of teammates both Ecolab and contingent, and communicate verbally and/or in writing with others
• Perform other related duties as assigned
   

Position Details:

• Location: Roscoe, IL
• Work week and shift: Monday - Thursday 6am-4pm, 10-hour days
• Compensation package offered: $18.50 / hour.
   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a warehouse, shipping, or receiving role
• Experience operating forklifts
   

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• As a prerequisite, this position requires a passing drug screen
   

Preferred Qualifications:        

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts or reach trucks
• Knowledge of material handling, storage and retrieval techniques
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.