Operator

Essity; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

PTO + holidays

Employee discounts

Scholarship program

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Production Technician at our Dover, DE facility. This role operates a production line on a 12-hour rotating schedule (days/nights) and supports safe, efficient manufacturing per fixed specifications and SOPs.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining quality, and completing documentation. Requires 1–3 years in manufacturing and strong safety/process maintenance awareness. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating complex machinery/equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting minor technical issues with machines.
• Process optimization experience or involvement in improving production workflows.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and equipment maintenance (calibration, inspections, cleaning).

Responsibilities

• Operate process and equipment efficiently to meet specifications.
• Maintain process control and product quality per SOPs.
• Lead small change-overs and prepare raw materials per SOPs.
• Communicate effectively across shifts for smooth handoffs.
• Complete production documentation accurately.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Safety procedures

Maintenance basics

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Diploma

Tools

Calibration tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Production Technician
Operating in safety a production line for manufacturing products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As member of the shift team is responsible for the performance of the machine. The operator Intermediate has the skills to undertake the tasks needed to operate/ sustain efficiently the equipment/process.

About the Role

12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule: Two weeks on days (7:00 AM -7:00 PM) followed by two weeks on nights (7:00 PM-7:00 AM). This rotation provides built-in flexibility with every other weekend off and additional personal time throughout the schedule.

What You Will Do

• An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.
• Regarding process skills/tasks: Operates process & equipment efficiently.
• Able to consistently apply the necessary standards to keep the process under control.
• Regarding Mechanical skills/tasks: Understands the Operation and equipment, what it does/how it works & can carry out CIL tasks and perform simple maintenance tasks.
• Lead small change-overs
• Order and prepare raw materials and install them on the machine according Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well with other persons involved in running the machine
• Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation.
• Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting and blocking if necessary.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during production.
• Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation.
• Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting and blocking if necessary.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during production.

Who You Are

• High School, Technical Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in an operator role in the manufacturing area
• Proven experience with operating complex machinery or production equipment and understanding of the operational processes.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving minor technical issues with machines or equipment.
• Process optimization experience or involvement in improving production workflows or efficiency.
• Experience with safety protocols and maintenance procedures for equipment, including calibration, inspections, and cleaning.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you’ll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting pay begins at $17.17 per hour + full benefits, with the opportunity for higher pay based on experience and qualifications

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

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• 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 and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Location:

Dover, DE

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law.

We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease [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.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease [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.