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We work with customers across the world in the light industry, heavy industry, paper and mining operations to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.\nWhat’s in it For You:\nOpportunity for a long-term career path.\nAccess to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology.\nThrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.\nComprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!\nWhat You Will Do:\nUnderstand and consistently comply to all safety, health and environmental standards (behavioural and machine) on site and for own work area\nFully run all operations in allocated area to deliver agreed production plan and achieve KPI targets whilst complying with all standard operating procedures\nAccurately record, track and monitor all relevant operational performance data taking timely corrective actions or escalating if required\nParticipate in operational improvement initiatives and use core TPM methodologies to help in identification of losses and their elimination through root cause analysis\nComplete routine basic maintenance tasks (TPM AM steps 1-3) and changeovers to maximise machine running times escalating non-standard equipment conditions\nSupport team by identifying improvement opportunities and raising issues to local leadership team\nPosition Details:\nPlant location: Northwich Plant\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent.\nGood level in both numeracy and literacy as well as communication skills in local language are necessary to perform effectively\nWritten skills - Ability to complete logs, worksheets and record information (including graphically) clearly and legibly\nVerbal skills - Ability to effectively express yourself at all levels\nHave a well understanding for both written and verbal instructions\nCompetent in use of Microsoft office - PowerPoint, Excel and Word). Ability to manage all processes and procedures through use of electronic systems\nDemonstrated capability of working in a production environment which requires a disciplined, ordered approach with careful attention to standards of work and personal behaviour.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nUnderstand and comply to all safety, health and environmental standards on site\nActively demonstrate and impress upon other team members the importance of behaving safely and responsibly looking after one another. Positively challenging any unsafe behaviours or activities\nIdentify, propose and implement safety improvements to existing work practices\nKnow the daily production plan, taking appropriate action to safeguard completion\nAttend to all line(s) in allocated area, supply all materials needed and operate machines to maximise running time. Escalate potential supply problems\nMaintain hygiene and housekeeping standards by ensuring 5S systems are effectively deployed and complete all cleaning\nAnd other related duties, with guidance and training provided.\nExperience internal candidate:\nRelevant experience in Assistant Process operator role within Ecolab\nGood understanding of TPM\nUse of basic associated tools and techniques\nExperience external candidate:\nMinimum 2 years relevant industrial experience in a production environment where you can demonstrate the above skills or relevant mechanical, electrical process or chemical qualification\nGood understanding of TPM and experience in using basic associated tools and techniques\nPossible Future Career Paths:\nTechnical Operator\nProduction Team Coach\nWarehouse Operator\nNo immigration sponsorship available for this role\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nAt Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.\nIn addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. 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