Logistics Associate II

Logistics Associate II

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Associate II to join our team in Eagan, MN. As a Logistics Associate II, you'll be responsible for ensuring raw materials, packaging, and chemicals are accurately inventoried, staged, cleared, and organized to support uninterrupted production activities. This role plays a critical support function by managing bring-backs from production, maintaining warehouse and production floor housekeeping, handling salvage material per procedure, and supporting chemical sampling processes. You'll work independently, coordinate closely with Production and Logistics, and ensure all activities meet safety, quality, and inventory control requirements.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Receive and stage raw materials and packaging accurately for production using SAP and RF scanning tools.
• Manage bring-backs from production, ensuring materials are correctly identified, labeled, returned to inventory, or staged per procedure.
• Clear and organize warehouse and production floors, including physical putaways, removal of empty drums, trash, and excess materials.
• Apply salvage tags and handle salvage material in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Take, label, document, and stage chemical samples following defined sampling processes, SAP updates, and sample tracking.
• Perform putaways for raw materials and packaging, updating inventory records and packaging sheets as required.
• Coordinate with Production and Logistics to confirm priorities, staging locations, and material availability during off-shift operations.
• Follow unloading and material handling procedures when supporting off-shift deliveries, including preliminary quality checks and labeling.
• Use SAP and RF scanners to complete inventory transactions, reprint SU tags, and maintain accurate digital records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment throughout the shift, including ownership of at least one 5S area.
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy activities as assigned.
• Communicate issues, shortages, safety concerns, and quality defects to appropriate teams and document per expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies
• Follow all warehouse procedures and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Location: Eagan, MN
• Shift: Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM -3:30PM
• Compensation: $27.00/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 Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 years of logistics experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• 3 years of forklift operating experience
• No sponsorship or relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to effectively manage off-shift decision making and coordinate timely problem solving across teams
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, labeling, and documentation
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with Production and Logistics during off-shift operations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively
• Comfortability in environments with exposure to noise, temperature variation, and industrial equipment
• Commitment to quality standards, including identification and communication of damaged or nonconforming materials.
• Strong adherence to all safety policies, life-critical rules, and PPE requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs

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 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.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay rate is $27 per hour. 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 provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here ?for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

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.