Chemical Operator II

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  Chemical Plant Operator II  to join our team in  Ellwood City, PA Plant . As a Chemical Plant Operator II, you’ll help deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’ll be responsible for operating and controlling chemical processing systems and equipment to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your experience, expand your technical skills, and contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.   How You’ll Make an Impact:   Review daily mix schedules and confirm availability of required raw materials to ensure smooth production flow  Accurately add raw materials to mixing systems using manual methods, pumps, or automated equipment, following standard mix instructions  Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment such as heating vessels, mixing tanks, and automated feed systems  Regulate the flow of liquids and gases through equipment using valves, meters, and control panels  Set up and adjust indicating and controlling devices to maintain optimal process conditions  Observe gauges, signals, and recording instruments to monitor temperature, pressure, and flow  Draw and test product samples at various stages to ensure batch quality and compliance with specifications  Partner with Quality team members to resolve batch discrepancies and ensure compliance with standards  Maintain accurate production records, equipment logs, and shift documentation  Perform thorough cleaning of all mix tanks and associated equipment to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment  Operate forklifts, palletizers, scales, pumps, and other material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods  Conduct routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems  Identify and troubleshoot equipment or process issues, escalating as needed  Contribute to a culture of safety by following all Ecolab safety protocols and participating in safety initiatives  Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements aligned with Ecolab’s continuous improvement goals  Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and team success  Position Details:   Plant Location: Ellwood City, PA Plant Work Week & Shift: Rotating schedule: Week 1: 11pm-7am; Week 2: 3pm-11pm; Week 3: 7am-3pm Compensation: $37.67 ph with .45 shift differential 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 chemical processing systems and industry-leading safety practices  Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success   Minimum Qualifications:   High school diploma, or GED   1 year of experience in a chemical plant, manufacturing, or industrial environment  1 year of experience with industrial (large batch) mixing experience, mixing multiple tanks at once    No immigration sponsorship available for this role   Physical Requirements of Position:   Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high  Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Experience working safely and efficiently in a chemical or manufacturing environment   Ability to understand systems, pumps, read meters, basic Quality Control data and to track mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)   Ability to perform basic Quality Control tests (perform pH testing, take samples)   Excellent attention to detail; must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks and accurately complete