About This Role
<p>Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a <b>Chemical Mixer (Afternoon shift).</b> This role is responsible for mixing chemical batches by following formulas, instructions and current standard operating procedures and will be responsible for all aspects of mixing and bulk loading.</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><ul><li>Review daily mix schedules and ensure the raw materials required are available.</li><li>Read specification sheet to identify types and quantities of raw materials needed for product, weighing materials as required.</li><li>Retrieve materials from warehouse using a forklift, Reach truck, or other equipment.</li><li>Operate pumping stations to move liquid raw materials from storage tanks to mixing tank.</li><li>Follow mix instructions and add materials according to the process outlined on specification sheet, either by manually adding product or operating pumps. Focus on ensuring all mixed/filled product meets Ecolab quality standards.</li><li>Follow specifications for ingredient sequencing, batch timing, heating, cooling and agitation. Operate controls of mixer equipment and monitor for failures or problems during mixing process.</li><li>Obtain samples for quality tests in laboratories and perform pH and other tests on samples as required.</li><li>Constantly monitor quality of raw materials and mixed products by watching colour, texture and density.</li><li>Operate controls to transfer batches into hold tanks or fill directly into containers. Wash lines and product tanks. </li><li>Complete accurate documentation for all products produced including mixing sheets, drug records, mixing logs, inventory control reports, and batch reports and enter data into computer as required.</li><li>Maintain mixing and surrounding area in a clean and orderly manner including disposal of waste from compactor. Responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness of equipment and work.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of yield, loss, scrap, efficiencies and quality.</li><li>Receive and ship all bulk chemicals.</li><li>Demonstrate flexibility in completing other duties as assigned, including other departments.</li><li>Work in a safe manner and strive for zero work-related lost time incidents. Understand and follow safety practices/procedures, WHMIS and TDG. Ensure proper/safe use of equipment, safeguards, PPE and hazardous materials. Report work-related hazards/incidents to supervisor without delay.</li><li>Ensure forklifts are safe and functional for the workday before using.</li><li>Upon demonstrating job proficiency, guide new hire Mixer associates in accountabilities and mixing processes, as directed by management.</li><li>As required, perform the duties of Backup Production Associate or Backup Plant Receiver.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Position Details:</b></p><ul><li>Plant location: Mississauga, ON</li><li>Working hours: Monday to Friday from 2:30pm to 11:00pm</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent</li><li>Forklift Reach Truck experience</li><li>One year related experience in plant or warehouse</li><li>Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills with a strong team focus</li><li>No immigration sponsorship available for this role</li><li>Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Physical Demands:</b></p><ul><li>Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Chemical manufacturing experience</li><li>Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and TDG training)</li><li>Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages</li><li>Mechanical aptitude</li><li>Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems</li><li>Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member</li><li>Ability to meet physical requirements of position</li></ul><p></p><p>This is to replace a vacant position</p><p></p><p><b>Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:</b></p><p>$27.88 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime.</p><p>Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.</p><p></p><p><b>Benefits </b></p><p>Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here https://jobs.ecolab.com/working-here/ to see our benefits. </p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply today!</p><p></p><p>#li-ca</p><p></p><br /><p>During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. </p><br /><p>Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.</p>