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Forklift Operator I

ECOLAB, Fort Worth, TX, United States


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

Logistics Associate I

to join our team in

Fort Worth, Texas . As a Logistics Associate I, 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: Fort Worth, Texas

Work week & shift: 1st shift Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM‑3:30 PM

Compensation: $19 / hour

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

1 year of stand‑up forklift operating experience

1 year of plant or warehouse experience

No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Raymond‑Brand stand‑up forklifts

Strong communication and time‑management skills

Experience working independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements of Position

Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

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

What’s in it For You

Starting on

Day 1

— access to a comprehensive

benefits package

including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company‑paid pension, stock‑purchase plan, paid parental leave, selective 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

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $16.03 – $24.05. 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 strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

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.

Amyicans 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 & Belonging
At 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.

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