Production Technician I

Ecolab • Swannanoa, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Production Technician I to join our team in Asheville, North Carolina. As a Production Technician I, you’ll help deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’ll operate machinery and equipment, follow standard procedures, and contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a plant or warehouse environment
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Experience completing training and mastering skills required by the position (e.g., Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)
• Experience understanding and tracking safety, quality, and productivity data
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools
• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) and Continuous Improvement Systems
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery, process and/or filling equipment to meet production goals
• Set up production lines correctly and perform core Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities
• Operate equipment such as fillers, sleeve labelers, cappers, tape machines, bar coders, ink jet printers, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses
• Review filling and packaging instructions and ensure correct materials and PPE are available
• Perform quality checks, including taking samples and monitoring fill weights
• Document quality and productivity data accurately in paper or electronic systems
• Assist with line changeovers and wash water collection
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Participate in Kaizens, 5S, and special projects to drive continuous improvement
• Identify and help eliminate sources of waste in systems and processes

Benefits

• Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• 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
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED