Machine Operator

Essity AB; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Paper Machine Operator to join our Tissue manufacturing team. This role involves learning and supporting the winding/slitting/finishing end of a large paper machine, with opportunities to fill in on vacations and assist with mill tasks.

You will be part of a safety-driven team that values curiosity, innovation, and collaborative problem solving. We emphasize meeting specifications, delivering quality rolls, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Safety focused and a self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Contribute toward a positive safety culture.
• Operate rewinder/slitting end of Tissue manufacturing process.
• Perform routine maintenance, housekeeping, and resupply of materials.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovation s in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment . As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open a tmosphere.

About the Role

As a Paper Machine Operator, you will start your career learning the support skills of the Winding/Slitting/Finishing end of a large Paper Machine process as part of a team of four or five operators. Once trained, you will fill in 4th-hand positions and 3rd-hand positions during vacations, absences, etc. and will assist with other mill support tasks.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

We’re looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you’re always supported, we would love to connect.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute toward a positive safety culture.
• Work within Essity safety standards to support the efficient operation of the rewinder/slitting end of the Tissue manufacturing process.
• Operate the process and perform routine maintenance, housekeeping, and resupply of materials necessary for roll preparation and shipping.
• Deliver finished rolls of paper to awaiting trailers, load trailers, and enter necessary roll weight data into integrated materials management system.
• Support Essity Continuous Improvement Systems.
• Consult with Team Leader or skilled operators if required.
• Order and prepare raw materials / or products for palletizing and installing them on the machine according to standard operating procedures.
• Communicate with previous and next shift as well as with other operators.
• Maintain housekeeping to established standards.
• Produce paper that meets specifications and customer demands.
• Complete all required documentation.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma or equivalent (proof required)
• Safety focused, self-starter ready to contribute!

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits :

$31.76/hour starting with potential to earn $45.43/hour

Competitive benefits package, 1.5x rate pay for any hours over 8 in a day, 1.5x for Saturday and 2x pay for Sunday.

Seven-day, 8-hour rotating southern swing shift and varying day-off combinations between rotations as part of normal coverage.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits :

United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance

Wellness program

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term

PTO offering with Paid Holidays

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.