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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.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact:\nPick customer orders using a scanner or tablet and stack them onto pallets\nStage and label completed orders accurately for shipment\nOperate material handling equipment such as manual and electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, and propane lifts\nVerify product quantities, labeling, and packaging quality against packing lists and SAP records\nInspect packaging and contents for damage or quality issues\nCoordinate with customer service, production, and packaging teams to ensure order accuracy and timely fulfillment\nAssemble shipping boxes, prepare labels, and manage packaging induction\nLoad trailers with packed boxes and pallets for outbound shipments\nIdentify and report quantity discrepancies to the Supervisor or Lead\nMaintain a clean and organized picking area using 5S principles\nSupport inventory control by updating databases and participating in cycle counts\nEnsure the freight sorting area is organized and follows established stocking guidelines\nFollow all warehouse safety procedures and policies\nPerform additional duties as assigned to support logistics and warehouse operations \nPosition Details:\nPlant Location: Fort Worth, Texas\nWork Week & Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm\nCompensation: $19.57 per hour\nWhat’s Unique About This Role:\nBe part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment\nGain hands-on experience with logistics systems and warehouse operations\nGrow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent\n1+ years of forklift operating experience\nNo immigration sponsorship offered for this role\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrevious plant or warehouse experience\nExperience using Raymond-Brand stand-up forklifts\nStrong communication and time management skills\nExperience working independently and as part of a team \nPhysical Requirements of Position:\nLifting and carrying up to 50 lbs \nEcolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.\nWhat’s in it For You:\nStarting 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! \nThe opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments \nThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth \nThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best\nAbout Ecolab:\nAt 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.\nAnnual or Hourly Compensation Range\nThe pay range for this position is $16.03 - $24.05. 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