Entry Level Operator Tissue Manufacturing

Kimberly-Clark; Connecticut; On-site; USD 28,304 - 47,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Health, Dental, Vision

On-site Fitness Center

Safety Equipment Allowances

Flexible Spending Accounts

Income Protection Insurance

Education & Relocation Support

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking candidates for manufacturing roles where you will operate equipment on a production line and contribute to the creation of everyday essentials used worldwide. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow through various benefits and programs offered by the company.

You'll be part of a large, global organization that values initiative, reliability, and continuous improvement, while working in a fast-paced environment that supports your

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of continuous work experience or equivalent Military training.
• Ability to drive a forklift and operate industrial tractors/paddle/clamps.
• Basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Able to maintain a 12-hour rotating shift, 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).
• Can work in areas with extreme temperatures.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

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.

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:

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States
• A state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate
• 1 year of continuous work experience or equivalent Military training/education
• Ability to drive a forklift or learn how to operate it as well as industrial tractors/paddle/clamps
• 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)
• Can work in job areas that may experience extremes of temperatures

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.

Competitive Compensation with a starting wage of up to $22.68 per hour (with premium rates on Sundays) and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also be included in our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans.

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.

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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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 pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or [e-mail] for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

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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