Chemical Plant Operator 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   Chemical Plant   Operator I   to join our team   in   Clearing, IL .   As a Chemical Plant   Operator I ,   y ou’ll   help   deliver the products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world.   Y ou’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 grow your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing 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 mixing equipment with variable agitation to achieve consistent batch quality   Monitor product quality throughout the mixing and filling process,   identifying   and reporting any out-of-spec materials or batches   Partner with Quality team members to resolve batch discrepancies and ensure compliance with standards   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   Maintain   accurate   production records and equipment logs   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: Clearing, IL   Work Week & Shift: Day: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm or Night: 6:00 pm - 6:30 am, alternating weeks Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat - Sun/Wed/Thu   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   S chool   D iploma ,   GED   or equivalent   Previous   experience with industrial (large batch) mixing   experience,   mixing multiple tanks at once Previous   experience   in chemical mixing     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.     Preferred Qualifications :   Experience working   safely and efficiently in a chemical or manufacturing environment   Ability to understand systems,   pumps,   read   meters,   basic   Q uality   C ontrol data and to track   mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)   Ability to perform   basic   Q uality   C ontrol tests ( perform   pH testing,   take   sampl es )   Excellent   attention to detail ;   must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks and accurately complete related document s   Experience   operating   a Forklift     Basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical handling   Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools   Excellent organizational and communication skills   Experience working   effectively as part of a team in a