Job Location : Greensboro,NC, USA
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 Forklift Operator to join our team in Greensboro, NC. As a Logistics Associate/Forklift Operator, you'll help deliver the products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You'll play a key role in supporting shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations. You'll ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time. 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.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Pick customer orders using a scanner or tablet and stack them onto pallets
Stage and label completed orders accurately for shipment
Operate material handling equipment such as manual and electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, and propane lifts
Verify product quantities, labeling, and packaging quality against packing lists and SAP records
Inspect packaging and contents for damage or quality issues
Coordinate with customer service, production, and packaging teams to ensure order accuracy and timely fulfillment
Assemble shipping boxes, prepare labels, and manage packaging induction
Load trailers with packed boxes and pallets for outbound shipments
Identify and report quantity discrepancies to the Supervisor or Lead
Maintain a clean and organized picking area using 5S principles
Support inventory control by updating databases and participating in cycle counts
Ensure the freight sorting area is organized and follows established stocking guidelines
Follow all warehouse safety procedures and policies
Perform additional duties as assigned to support logistics and warehouse operations
Position Details:
Plant Location: Greensboro, NC
Work Week & Shift: 1st (6a-2p) / 2nd (2-10p) / 3rd (10p-6a)
Compensation package offered: $20 / hr + Shift Differential ($1.00-$1.50)
What's Unique 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 logistics systems and warehouse operations
Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Previous plant or warehouse experience
Previous forklift operating experience
No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous plant or warehouse experience
Strong communication and time management skills
Experience working independently and as part of a team
Physical Demands:
Position requires lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
Position requires passing a drug screen
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.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $20.00 per hour. 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.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.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & BelongingAt Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.