Chemical Operator / Mixer

Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional, and industrial markets, is seeking a Chemical Operator / Mixer to work in our Garyville, LA Plant. This role is responsible for mixing chemical batches according to standard formulas, applicable instructions, and current standard operating procedures.

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,t and more!

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What You Will Do:

• Review daily mix schedules and ensure the raw materials required are available
• Follow mix instructions and accurately add raw materials to the mixes manually, using pumps or mixing systems
• Mix batches using variable agitation
• Perform routine observation of product during the mixing and filling process to ensure batch quality. Report any out-of-spec raw material, premixes or mixed batches and consultswith Quality personnel on any batch adjustments.
• Properly clean out all mix tanks
• Operate fork trucks, palletizers, scales, pumps, and other material handling equipment to transport raw material and finished product
• Perform building and equipment preventative maintenance
• Load bulk trailers and operate a yard mule
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant location: Garyville, LA Plant
• Work week and shift: Rotation 5am -5pm, 5pm -5am
• Compensation package offered: $30.00ph with some OT

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous experience working in a chemical and/or manufacturing environment
• 1 year of experience using systems, pumps, read meters, basic Quality Control data, and tracking mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)
• 1 year of prior experience ofsimultaneously mixing several tanks andaccurately completing related documents
• 1 year ofreading and matching numbers on shipping records, labels, raw materials, and finished goods
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Must be able to participate in respirator fitness, if required
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam
• Must be able to wear a slicker suit and safety harness

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of chemistry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team