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 Specialist to join our North American Planning Team in McDonough, GA. Ecolab’s North America Planning Team is responsible for the demand planning, supply network planning, and distribution requirements/planning activities that take place within North America. The team continuously strives to work safely while maintaining excellent customer service metrics, optimizing the supply chain, managing inventory levels and risk, building strong relationships with other functions, among many other “day in the life” activities. This position will allow the associate to be trained to support multiple administrative and supply chain roles and move between those functions as needed for coverage and workload balancing purposes.
 

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Performs data entry to release, moves into location, or adjusts inventory through computer software 
• Addresses departmental paperwork and conducts physical searches/researches of missing products 
• Manages receiving schedule of inbound shipments for vendors
• Assists in researching discrepancies on cycle counts 
• Assists shipping departments with problem pick tickets  
• Determines shipping method for material using knowledge of shipping procedures and rates
• Reports damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping purposes
• Uses a warehouse management system and prepares accurate bills for outbound freight
• Works with establishment representatives to rectify problems such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications
• Tracks departmental data and generates applicable reports as needed
• Stores shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.  
• Performs other duties as assigned 
   

Position Details:  

• Location: McDonough, GA
• Work Week & Shift:  1st shift M-F / 6:00a – 2:00p
• Compensation package offered: $24.00 per hour with some OT

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 GED
• 3 years of customer service, administrative, inventory, production, or supply chain support role
• 3 years of previous experience in a warehouse, transportation, shipping, and receiving related capacity
• 1 year of previous Raymond stand-up forklift operating experience
• 1 year of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or advanced degree in related field
• Previous customer service background
• Professional experience training others and providing feedback
• Supply chain experience
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Experience in resolving difficult situations effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with Ecolab finished goods and raw ingredients

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.

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.