Production Associate, Burlington

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a **Production Associate** **who will be responsible for all aspects of operating, filling, packaging, and tote washing. Incumbents in this position should have the ability to perform any of the tasks within the production department, with including the of mixing and bulk receiving/shipping.

**What’s in it For You**:

- Opportunity for a long term career path
- Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
- Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment
- medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more

**What You Will Do**:

- Read specification sheet to identify types and quantities of raw materials needed for product.
- Gather raw materials required.
- Retrieving materials from warehouse using a forklift, pallet dolly, or other equipment.
- Operating pumping stations to move liquid raw materials from storage tanks to mixing tank.
- Weighing materials as required.
- Adding materials according to the process outlined on specification sheet, either by manually adding product or operating pumps.
- Following specifications for ingredient sequencing, batch timing, heating, cooling and agitation. Operating controls of mixer equipment and monitors for failures or problems during mixing process.
- Obtaining samples for quality tests in laboratories. Performs pH and other tests on samples as required.
- Constantly monitors quality of raw materials and mixed products by watching colour, texture and density.
- Operating controls to transfer batches into hold tanks or fill directly into containers. Wash lines and product tanks. Check wash water to ensure lines and tanks are cleaned.
- Accurately completing mixing sheets, drug records, mixing logs, inventory control reports, walk the line, and batch reports, enters data into a computer as required to complete these reports.
- Maintaining mixing and surrounding area in a clean and orderly manner including disposal of waste from compactor.
- Responsible to ensure timely and accurate reporting of yield, loss, scrap, efficiencies and quality.
- Responsible to complete accurate documentation for all products produced.
- Responsible to ensure all mixed/filled product meets Ecolab quality standards.
- Responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness of equipment and work.
- Receive and ship all bulk chemicals.
- Ensure forklifts are safe and functional for the workday before using.
- Demonstrate flexibility in completing other duties as assigned.
- Work in a safe manner and strive for zero work-related lost time incidents. Understand and follow safety practices/procedures, WHMIS and TDG. Ensure proper/safe use of equipment, safeguards, PPE and hazardous materials. Report work-related hazards/incidents to supervisor without delay.
- Upon demonstrating job proficiency, guide new hire Mixer associates in accountabilities and mixing processes, as directed by management.
- As required, perform the duties of Backup Production Associate or Backup Plant Receiver

**Position Details**:
Plant location: Burlington, ON

Work week and shift: 12 hour shifts, rotation of days and nights

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- High School diploma or equivalent
- One year experience in plant or warehouse
- Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals
- Proof of Covid -19 vaccinations will be required as a condition of employment
- No immigration sponsorship available for this role

**Physical Demands**:

- Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)
- Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems
- Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member
- Ability to meet physical requirements of position

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**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 advanc