Operator

essity; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Production Technician to operate a simple line/machine/palletizer and support line performance for hygiene products at our Bowling Green, KY site. The role requires 10–12 hour rotating shifts and adherence to safety and SOPs.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities to train others and maintain quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to train others and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Operate a production line for hygiene products according to fixed specifications and SOPs.
• Lead changeovers and ensure safety standards are followed.
• Maintain documentation and data files during production.
• Monitor product quality and reject items not meeting specs.
• Coordinate with shifts for smooth operation.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

BDE

CIL knowledge

Job description

Production Technician

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 innovations 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 atmosphere.

About The Role:

Operate a simple line/machine/palletizer or support operating a production line for hygiene products, manufacturing products according to fixed specifications and Standard Operating Procedures. As member of the shift team the Operator is responsible for the performance of the machine. Must be able to work 10-12 hour rotating shifts.

Essential Functions:

• Work within Essity safety standards with a responsibility for others
• Operates process & equipment efficiently.
• Is accountable for the performance of his/her equipment.
• Able to consistently apply the necessary standards to keep the process under control.
• Develops standards (CL, CIL, PM, OPL, WPS, etc.) through observation to gain deep understanding of the equipment.
• Troubleshoots stops in a structured way using the available tools: POS, BDE, etc.
• Understands the Operation and equipment, what it does/how it works & can carry out CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate) tasks and perform simple maintenance tasks.
• Lead changeovers
• Order and prepare raw materials and install them on the machine according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well with other persons involved in running the machine.
• Maintain optimal housekeeping.
• Secure the quality level of the products by regularly checking against the product specification, rejecting and blocking if necessary.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during production.
• Must be able to work 10-12 hour rotating shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School or GED required.
• Must have 1 year of related experience.
• Supports all safety enablers and initiatives in a positive manner.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively train others.
• Displays effective conflict resolution skills.
• Strong machine and process knowledge.
• Effective facilitation skills.
• Displays effective leadership style by leading by example.
• Displays behaviors and attitudes consistent with ESSITY core values.

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.

Location: This will be an onsite position supporting our manufacturing site located in Bowling Green, KY.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [e-mail]

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.

Application End Date: 29 Oct 2026

Job Requisition ID: Essity265606