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Logistics Associate

Ecolab · Beloit, WI · $19.77–$29.66 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience picking orders with a scanner or tablet.

What they are checking: Whether they have done order picking accurately in a warehouse setting.

Tell me about a time you worked with another team to fix a shipping problem.

What they are checking: Coordination with customer service, production and packaging, which the posting lists.

Tell me about a time you had to work fast without making mistakes.

What they are checking: Balancing speed and accuracy in order fulfillment.

What would you do

The quantity on the shelf does not match what SAP shows. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report discrepancies and follow procedure rather than guessing.

You notice damaged packaging on a product you are picking. What do you do?

What they are checking: Quality awareness, since damaged chemical packaging can be a safety issue.

How do you keep your work area organized during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Following sorting and stocking guidelines that keep the freight area working.

About the work

Which material handling equipment are you certified or experienced on, like reach trucks or propane lifts?

What they are checking: Practical equipment skills the Beloit warehouse depends on.

How do you check that an order is correct before it ships?

What they are checking: Attention to detail on quantities, labels and packaging against the packing list.

How do you stay safe when operating a forklift in a busy warehouse?

What they are checking: Safety habits around pedestrians, loads and equipment checks.

How would you build stable pallets that will not shift during shipping?

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of stacking and wrapping that protects products and people.

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The full job description

As published by Ecolab.

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 Beloit, WI. As a Logistics Associate I, you’ll help deliver the products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. This is an intermediate level position. The primary focus of this role is supporting Logistics which may include one or more of the following: facilitates product shipping, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, and/or customer service. May drive forklifts. Updates and maintains inventory control databases. Ensures the freight sorting area is organized, and follows the established sorting and stocking guidelines. 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: • Location : Beloit, WI. • Work Week & Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm with overtime when required • Compensation: $19.77 / hour and $2,000 signing bonus, to be paid out incrementally over the first year of employment. • Required Dress Code/PPE: This position requires wearing long sleeve shirts, long pants, safety vest, safety glasses, safety shoes, and cut resistant gloves 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 • No immigration sponsorship offered for this role Preferred Qualifications: • Previous plant or warehouse experience • Previous forklift operating experience • 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 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 range for this position is $19.77 - $29.66. 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. 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.

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