Converting Operations Technician - Hands-on, 12‑Hr Shifts

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

On-site fitness center

Flexible spending accounts

Income protection insurance

Education support

Childcare assistance

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Mobile is seeking an Operations Technician (Converting) to operate and maintain converting equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a high-paced manufacturing setting in Mobile, AL.

You will run large industrial machines, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic maintenance while logging data and adhering to standard work procedures. This role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset.

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.
• 4+ years of continuous work experience preferred.
• Have 3+ years of direct relevant industrial/plant operating experience in an operator, mechanic, and/or technical support role.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• 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).
• Motivated self‑starter who takes accountability and ownership of responsibilities and has a winning attitude of wanting to help others.
• Able to maintain good attendance, which is an essential function of the job.
• Must be able to operate industrial vehicles, including forklifts.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., ascend and descend stairs, perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching motions, and use strong gripping hand functions (push, pull and reach).
• All employees are required to wear respiratory protection and PPE including ear, eye, and toe protection while completing essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Converting equipment and assist with plant objectives around Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Culture.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and multi‑tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Read and understand written instructions, rules, guidelines, and Standard Work Procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Conform to Kimberly‑Clark Ways of Working: Focus on Customers, Play to Win, Move Fast, Grow Our People.
• Login daily to input, update, and interpret data in multiple computer systems.

Skills

High school diploma

Plant operating experience

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Math skills

12-hour rotating shifts

Pre-employment assessment

Background check passthrough

PAT readiness

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Mobile is seeking an Operations Technician (Converting) to operate and maintain converting equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a high-paced manufacturing setting in Mobile, AL.

You will run large industrial machines, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic maintenance while logging data and adhering to standard work procedures. This role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset.