Chemical Plant Operator

Job Overview

Ecolab is seeking a Chemical Plant Operator I to join our team in Eagan, MN. As a Chemical Plant Operator I, you’ll help deliver the products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’ll be responsible for operating and controlling chemical processing systems and equipment to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. This is a hands‑on opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Review daily mix schedules and confirm availability of required raw materials to ensure smooth production flow
• Accurately add raw materials to mixing systems using manual methods, pumps, or automated equipment, following standard mix instructions
• Operate mixing equipment with variable agitation to achieve consistent batch quality
• Monitor product quality throughout the mixing and filling process, identifying and reporting any out‑of‑spec materials or batches
• Partner with Quality team members to resolve batch discrepancies and ensure compliance with standards
• Perform thorough cleaning of all mix tanks and associated equipment to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment
• Operate forklifts, palletizers, scales, pumps, and other material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Maintain accurate production records and equipment logs
• Contribute to a culture of safety by following all Ecolab safety protocols and participating in safety initiatives
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements aligned with Ecolab’s continuous improvement goals
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and team success

• Plant
  
  Location:
  
  Eagan, MN
• Work Week & Shift: Monday‑Friday 10:30 pm‑7 am

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment
• Gain hands‑on experience with chemical processing systems and industry‑leading safety practices
• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience with industrial (large batch) mixing, mixing multiple tanks at once
• 1+ years of experience in chemical mixing
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

• Experience working safely and efficiently in a chemical or manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand systems, pumps, read meters, basic Quality Control data and to track mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)
• Ability to perform basic Quality Control tests (perform pH testing, take samples)
• Excellent attention to detail; must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks and accurately complete related documentation
• Experience operating a Forklift
• Basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical handling
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience working effectively as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment

The pay range for this position is $28.10 - $42.15. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.  to see our benefits.

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.

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