Process Operator

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan

Full benefits package

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Process Operator in LaGrange, GA to run high-speed manufacturing equipment and work with a safety-forward team. Starting wage is $24.39 per hour, with overtime and potential increases within the first year.

Candidates must meet basic education and experience requirements and pass drug and background screenings. Role involves operating forklifts and overhead cranes occasionally, maintaining equipment, and completing daily metrics.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED; 1+ years of continuous work experience.
• Basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, and good math.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Pass pre-employment screens (drug test, background) and PAT.
• Willing to learn SAP, MS Office, PIMS, and other mill systems.
• Safety-minded with focus on hazard recognition.
• Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Run high-speed manufacturing equipment and train junior teammates.
• Maintain safety as top priority and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
• Operate heavy equipment like forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Identify faults and ensure quality tests are performed on time.
• Document daily performance metrics and reports.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting tasks as needed.
• Support total productive maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Pursue ongoing development and special assignments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Math skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP Production MRP System

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PIMS

Job description

Process Operator Job Description

Your Job Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® [local brands can be input here, be sure to use register sign ®]. 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. 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 Lagrange. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Be running technologically advanced, high-speed manufacturing equipment and collaborating with new or junior team members to do their best work safely.
• Be safe. Safety is our top priority. We require all Operators / Technicians to work in a safe manner to consistently identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
• At times, this will include operating heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Utilize problem solving and decision‑making skills to establish proficiency in operating and making machine adjustments which are required to achieve and control high quality material standards.
• Actively participate in a self‑directed work team system which includes at times providing meaningful feedback to build participation and engagement with team members.
• Document, account for and complete daily performance metrics in both verbal and written formats.
• Identify machine faults and variations in runtime stability.
• Ensure that quality tests are done correctly and in a timely manner, and documents are maintained as required.
• Accountable for total productive maintenance support including equipment reliability, planned downs, and lubrication tasks.
• Accountable for continued individual development of skills including opportunities for special assignments, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, and advanced technical tasks.

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

• Are 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 1+ years of continuous work experience.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• Are 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).
• Have a Safety Mindset: Demonstrated prior experience with a focus on working safely and hazard recognition.
• Ability to learn and regularly utilize mill computer systems such as: Production MRP System (SAP), Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, PIMS, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude troubleshooting, disassembling equipment, parts replacement, general machine repair.
• Electrical aptitude is preferred but not required.

Total Benefits

• Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
• You'll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan.

Starting Hourly Wage: $24.39 USD

This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year.

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time.

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Primary Location LaGrange Mill Additional Locations.
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Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly‑clark.com.

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.