Operations Technician (Manufacturing and Fiber Processing)

Kimberly-Clark USA; Alabama; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kimberly-Clark USA in Mobile, Alabama is seeking an Operations Technician (Manufacturing and Fiber Processing) to operate and maintain converting equipment and support safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role involves hands-on work with large industrial machines, troubleshooting, and data entry across multiple systems.

You will join a team-oriented environment emphasizing continuous improvement, accountability, and a high-performing work culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct industrial/plant operating experience.
• Be able to operate 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Proficient with basic computer use and data entry.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background screening.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain converting equipment to meet safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Input, update, and interpret data in multiple computer systems daily.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow procedures.
• Work as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced plant setting.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Computer basics

Attention to detail

Accountability

Safety mindset

Team player

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift operation

Description du poste

Operations Technician (Manufacturing and Fiber Processing)

Mobile, AL

Job Description

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.

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.
• Work in a physically challenging environment where you are exposed to fluctuating temperatures, damp conditions.

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). Able to work in an area with fluctuating temperatures and damp conditions.
• 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

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