Production Operator

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. 

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

• 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

• 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.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of local policies and pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Starting Hourly Wage: $21.00 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year.  You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. Please note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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