Production Operator
Kimberly-ClarkAbout the role
Job Description
Production Operator
CTEC Tissue Manufacturing
Beech Island, SC
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 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.
This role will be a part of a team that operates automated, high-speed production lines safely, effectively and efficiently. This position will report to a Platform Leader and receive work direction from a Machine Crew Leader on a rotating crew shift.
In this role, you will:
Safely operate high speed manufacturing equipment and perform some general warehouse or material handling responsibilities
Interact with manufacturing and or packaging equipment to conduct troubleshooting activities and perform basic adjustments and/or repairs
Communicate with peers, leaders, vendors and contractors effectively
Maintain accurate and complete production information including quality, operations performance and waste
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:
Be 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 or GED Grade 12 certificate
Have 1+ years of continuous work experience
Have basic computer knowledge, good math skills, and mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution
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
Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Have a basic understanding and application of safety policies and practices
Use personal protective equipment appropriately and wear PPE while performing tasks
Work in environments with high temperatures and industrial noise
Use basic hand tools and computers
Ascend and descend stairs, ladders and ramps, and lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of verifiable work experience
3+ years of manufacturing experience
1+ years of experience working in packaging, warehousing, industrial or distribution environment
Post-secondary education: College degree or Trade School certification from an accredited institution
Experience in a GMP environment for consumer goods
Mechanical skills and technical troubleshooting
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
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