Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Job Description

Machine Operator

Neenah, WI

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking 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. 

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.

In this role, you will:

• Safely operate high speed technologically advanced manufacturing equipment.

• Master all manufacturing process elements including troubleshooting, basic repair, and quality checks.

• Exhibit appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to work as a member of a high performing team.

• Perform quality checks throughout the shift as required.

• Maintain accurate and complete production, waste, delay and quality reports.

• Log and (or) report results as necessary.

Must be able to work the following schedule:

• 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights – 2-2-3)

• 6 am – 6 pm; 6 pm – 6 am ($.75 night shift differential)

• One 48-hour week and one 36-hour week each pay period

• No partner responsibility = guaranteed shifts/hours

• Optional overtime available based upon business needs.

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.

• 1+ years of continuous, verifiable work experience.

• Basic Computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

• At least 1 year of manufacturing/ related industrial experience or equivalent Military education/ training.

• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and good math skills.

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

• Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs., ascend and descend stairs, perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching motions and use strong gripping hand functions frequently.     

• All employees are required to wear required PPE including ear, eye, and toe protection, as regular exposure to high noise levels, dust and some chemicals will occur.

• Previous or current experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with industrial manufacturing equipment, tractors, forklifts is strongly preferred.

• Have good mechanical aptitude.

• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.

• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

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