Production Technician

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 Eagan, MN
. 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.

• 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

• Plant
  
  Location:
  
  Eagan, MN
• Work Week & Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab's mission to protect public health and the environment
• Gain hands‑on experience with industry‑leading tools and processes
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a plant or warehouse environment
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs

• 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

• 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, and select discounted childcare resources
• 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

The pay rate is $20 per hour. The rate reflects experience, education, training, geography, and other factors. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

• 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, discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, education assistance program, on‑site childcare and fitness facilities (may be available at select locations)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation…