Forklift Operator

Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurate material handling, driving for the packaging lines, staging and removing material, completing all paperwork and coding, storing items in the proper places, updating the computer inventory system, ensuring received goods are checked for damage, and transporting pallets or individual containers of finished goods to storage area using forklift, pallet dolly or other equipment as required.

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:  

• Driving for packaging lines, which includes staging and removing material.
• Working as a team and sharing job responsibilities with other FTOs, Logistics Associates, and Material Handlers, as needed. Being a team player. Covering for mixer drivers during breaks or as needed.
•  Helping clear pallets from the wrappers at the front dock. 
• Transporting pallets or individual containers of finished goods to storage area using forklift, pallet dolly, or other equipment, as required.
• Loading delivery trucks based on pick lists and shipping order. Following regulations for the loading and transport of chemical products. 
• Accurately and promptly completing documentation, either on paper, via scanner, or by entering data into computer. 
• Tracking distribution and quality data as requested. 
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area. 
• Performing salvage/recoup activities per standard operating procedures if needed. 
• Recording and tracking safety, quality and productivity in accordance with plant and departmental goals.  
• Working to move COI from TPM Bronze to TPM Silver through your performance and participation in TPM.
• Caring for fork truck and/or batteries as required.

Position Details: 

• Plant location: City of Industry, CA
• Work week and shift:  Sun - Thurs 10:00pm - 6:30am

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or warehouse
• 2 years of experience operating Raymond brand stand-up reach forklifts
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with TPM
• Ability to read and follow instructions in English language
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role 
   

Physical Demands:  

• This position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50lbs 
• As a prerequisite to employment, this role requires passing a drug screen and physical exam 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent 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.