About the role
Job Description
Production Operator
Chester, PA
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: this is your opportunity to operate a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population. Get 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. It starts with YOU.
About You
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.
This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium Scott® bath tissue that is essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Chester, Pennsylvania. It starts with YOU.
In this role, you will:
Safely operate high speed manufacturing equipment and perform general warehouse or material handling responsibilities
Load, unload, and store product/materials using a clamp truck or fork truck
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
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, GED Grade 12 certificate
Have 1+ years of continuous work experience
Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills
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)
Are aware that some job positions may experience extremes of temperatures
Are aware that the position requires learning to drive industrial tractors/forklifts/paddle/clamps
Possess a strong commitment to working effectively in a team environment
Have strong communication and leadership skills, including self-motivation
Preferred Qualifications:
Mechanical, technical or manufacturing skills or related experience
Demonstrated mechanical ability, including troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution
Previous or current experience with industrial tractors or forklift operations
Demonstrated leadership ability in a team-based work environment
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
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.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
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And finally, the fine print….
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