Operations Technician (Converting)

Kimberly-Clark USA; Alabama; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Mobile site in Alabama is seeking an Operations Technician (Converting) to operate and maintain converting equipment, supporting safety, quality, and productivity. You will log data, troubleshoot, perform basic maintenance, and work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced, team-based plant.

The role emphasizes accountability and continuous improvement in a high-performing work system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of continuous work experience preferred.
• 3+ years of direct industrial/plant operating experience requested.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Must pass pre-employment assessments, drug and background screening, and PAT when applicable.
• Must be able to operate industrial vehicles and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Converting equipment to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and multi-tasking in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Read and follow written instructions, standard work procedures and rules.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow PPE requirements.
• Input and interpret data across multiple computer systems to support operations.

Skills

Industrial experience

Reading instructions

Shift work

Pre-employment test

PAT

PPE compliance

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Safety training

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Operations Technician (Converting)

Job Description

Operations Technician (Converting)

Mobile, AL

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.

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.

Success in the Operations Technician position will require the ability to thrive in a team-based, industrial work environment. Operations Technicians will be expected to continuously improve and develop skills to operate and maintain the Plant's Converting equipment. Technicians are responsible to be "hands-on" in running the large industrial machines, independently troubleshoot and problem-solve, and conduct basic maintenance and minor repairs.

Operations Technicians will be responsible to login daily to input, update, and interpret data in multiple computer software systems. Operations Technicians will be expected to communicate effectively using typical business software and pursue continual learning and development of new capabilities. Accountability is KEY for technicians to enhance their ability to "flow-to-work" and provide support where needed in a "High Performing Work System" culture.

You will be maintaining equipment associated with the production, packaging and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance work. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark's investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Mobile, Alabama. It starts with YOU.

Kimberly-Clark Mobile site is a Tobacco Free Plant!

In this role, you will:

• Support the delivery of department and Plant objectives for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Culture by operating and maintaining equipment, processes, and operating areas to standard
• Perform basic troubleshooting and multi-tasking
• Read and understand written instructions, rules, guidelines, and Standard Work Procedures
• Demonstrate attention to detail in a fast paced and dynamic operating environment
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Align with and demonstrate the Kimberly-Clark "Ways of Working" of: Focus on Customers, Play to Win, Move Fast, and Grow Our People

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or Trade School higher education
• Leadership Experience
• Formal Safety Training
• Basic Understanding, support, and execution of Continuous Improvement principles and tools
• Lift Truck (or other machinery) experience
• Converting, Manufacturing Machine Operations, Welder, Burner, Scaffolding or Maintenance experience
• Pulp & Paper Industry and/or Mill experience
• General Mechanic and/or Electrical & Instrumentation experience

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimb