Chemical Plant Operator
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Manufacturing / Production
Chemical Manufacturing, Machine Operator, Production QC/QA
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 seekinga
Chemical Plant Operator Ito join our teamin Eagan, MN. As a Chemical Plant Operator I,you'llhelpdeliver the products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world.
You'llbe responsible foroperatingand 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 tomaintaina 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
- Maintainaccurateproduction records and equipment logs
- Contribute to a culture of safety by following all Ecolab safety protocols andparticipatingin safety initiatives
- Collaborate with team members toidentifyand implement process improvements aligned with Ecolab's continuous improvement goals
- Performadditionalduties as assigned to support plant operations and team success
- Plant
Location:
Eagan, MN - Work Week &
Shift:
Monday-Thursday, 6AM-4:30PM
About This Role:
- 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 ,GEDor equivalent
- Previous experience with industrial (large batch) mixing experience,mixing multiple tanks at once
- Previousexperiencein chemical mixing
- No immigration sponsorship available for this role
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.
Preferred Qualifications:- 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 (performpH testing,take samples) - Excellent attention to detail;must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks and accurately complete related documents
- Experienceoperatinga 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
- 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…
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