Material Flow Technician

Material Flow Technician

Job Description

Material Flow Technician

Mobile, AL

Operating a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is a hard job, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.  

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking the initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Operate lift trucks and other machinery within the plant.

• Be committed to 2 years of service before being eligible to transfer to another department.

• Complete training programs to gain technical proficiency.

• Obtain knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of goods.

• Maintain work areas and equipment to keep them clean of debris and product.

• Be responsible to login daily to input, update, and interpret data in multiple computer software systems.

• Receive cross-training as needed in other areas.

• Safely operate equipment and adhere to safety standards.

• Flow to work and provide support where needed in this High-Performance Work System.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. 

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:    

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.

• Can read and write basic English, have basic math skills and intermediate computer skills with functional proficiency in Microsoft Office and mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to bend, reach, push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods of time, work at heights and wear PPE as designated, including respiratory protection.

• 1+ years of continuous work experience.  

• Are able to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening and pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

• Understand and follow safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse environment is a plus, but not necessary.

• Lift truck or other machinery experience.

• Formal safety training and strong safety record is a plus.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

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