Paper Converting Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Productos Familia S.A. (Essity Colombia); United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Wellness program

FSA/HSA

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

EAP

PTO & Holidays

Voluntary benefits

Employee Discounts

Scholarship program

Job summary

Essity North America is hiring a Paper Converting Machine Operator for the 1st shift in Bordentown, NJ. The role operates a production line for Hygiene products, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient output. Shift is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a quarterly bonus and full benefits.

The operator will perform setup, adjustments, and daily documentation, coordinating with teams across shifts and leading changeovers as needed to improve workflow.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Good organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend or kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate safe work practices and promote safety.
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Inspect equipment prior to use and ensure proper setup and alignments.
• Perform mechanical adjustments on the machine as needed.
• Produce required product within specifications and tolerances.
• Measure finished products with precision tools for quality compliance.
• Document daily outputs and logs; record errors and discards.
• Notify supervisor of completion and prepare machine for next run.
• Identify production order components and manage remaining parts.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Quality inspection

Basic Math

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Paper Converting Machine Operator - 1st shift

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making 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. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

About the Role

TheEssity Manufacturing Professional HygieneNorth America Converting Team is currently searching for Paper Converting MachineOperators. This role will be based out ofourBordentown, NJfacility.

The Paper Converting Machine Operator is responsible for operating a production line for Hygiene products. Manufacturing products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As member of the converting team, the skilled operator will be responsible for the performance, safety and quality aspects of their work area.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM

What You Will Do

• Consistently demonstrate safe work practices and promote a culture of safety among team members.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignments.
• Ability to perform mechanicals adjustments on the machine.
• Produce the required amount of product within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measure finished products with precision tools, ensuring compliance with quality.
• Daily documentation and maintain logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Notify supervisor of production completion and prepare the machine for next production run.
• Identify the components described in the production order and return and label any remaining components upon completion of the product.
• Keep the warehouse (and facility) clean, organized and efficiently maintained.
• Coordinate and communicate with production teams (on all shifts) about daily production plan.
• Lead changeovers and other technical activities as needed.
• Focus on continually improving the workflow of the area.

Who You Are

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or a related field is preferred.
• Basic Mathematics, writing and reading.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to check quality of the products.
• This role requires frequent walking or standing, the ability to climb ladders, occasional bending or kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.

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:

Expected Compensation:

Starting pay: $21 to $24 per hour + Quarterly Bonus + full benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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.