Production Operator

Production Operator

Job Description

Tissue Manufacturing Production Operator

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.

In this role, you will:

• Safely operate high speed tissue manufacturing equipment

• Master manufacturing requirements including equipment troubleshooting and basic repair through a self-directive training program

• Engage as a member of a high performing team using business communication skills effectively

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

• Practice good housekeeping by keeping the machines and surrounding area clean

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.

• 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 working knowledge of general mathematics, computer software (Email, SAP, MS Office, etc.), and able to demonstrate mechanical ability, including troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution

• Have a basic understanding and application of safety policies and practices

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders and ramps

• Perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching movements

• Reach above shoulder height

• Use strong gripping hand functions

• Work in regularly hot environments with exposures to high noise levels

• Work with exposure to chemicals in an environment with dust and mist

• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year manufacturing/industrial/distribution experience

• College degree or Trade School certification from an accredited institution

• Strong communication and leadership skills, including self-motivation

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