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Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Associate II to join our team in Glenwood, IL. As a Logistics Associate II, you'll support warehouse operations by receiving, storing, moving, and shipping materials while maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production needs, and ensuring safe and efficient material flow throughout the facility.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Perform goods receipt transactions in SAP with a high degree of accuracy
Identify discrepancies in quantity, condition, or documentation and communicate these issues promptly with Supervisor or Lead
Create, print, and apply accurate labels for received materials following internal standards
Stage received materials in designated warehouse locations and update SAP inventory accordingly
Support material flow by coordinating with production, quality, customer service, and other internal teams
Offload inbound trucks safely and efficiently using forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts
Verify incoming shipments by comparing packing lists, bills of lading, and supplier documentation against physical product
Assist with outbound logistics as needed, including picking, packing, and palletizing
Load trailers with packed boxes, pallets, and equipment
Follow all warehouse and safety procedures, including 5S standards
Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
Perform additional duties as assigned

Position Details:

Plant Location: Glenwood, IL

Work Week & Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

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 industry-leading tools and processes

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of warehouse or logistics experience

• SAP experience, including goods receipt and inventory transactions

• Forklift operating experience

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role
  

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of warehouse or logistics experience

• Excellent communication and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in receiving, inventory control, or quality inspection
  

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.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.

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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.

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.