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.
Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking to fill a Bulk Spotter role with additional material handler duties in our manufacturing facility located in Bedford Park, IL. You'll play a key role by being responsible for shuttling trailers around the plant premises and assisting with material handling tasks, including storage, picking, staging, and inventory management. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced setting while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What You Will Do:
Split daily tasks between 50% spotter duties and 50% material handler duties, depending on business needs.
Safely maneuver yard trucks to shuttle trailers to and from designated areas within the plant.
Loading and unloading trailers, ensuring proper handling of materials.
Maintain accurate inventory management by performing cycle counts, tracking the location and status of trailers and manufactured materials.
Collaborate with warehouse staff to stage and store materials from production and shipping as needed.
Conduct routine inspections of trailers and yard equipment to ensure operational safety.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the yard and material storage areas.
Report any safety hazards or maintenance issues to management promptly.
Picking, staging, unloading/loading common carrier’s trailers.
Participate in training sessions and adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
Position Details:
Plant location: Bedford Park, IL (Clearing) 6216 W 66th Place
Work week and shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, some flexibility required
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous experience as a spotter
Valid Class A CDL driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to yard spotter trailers and other material handling equipment safely
Forklift experience and computer experience
No immigration sponsorship is offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a similar role in an industrial chemical environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
Ability to work effectively in various weather conditions
Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.
What’s in it For You:
Starting on Day 1: 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
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
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Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: 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. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
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