Production Operator

Essity AB; Alabama; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

FSAs (Health Care / Dependent Care)

401(k) with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Shift premium

Scholarship program for children

Job summary

Essity is seeking production operators for its Cherokee/Barton Alabama manufacturing facility. Candidates should be curious, innovative, and ready to challenge the status quo.

The role involves operating various machinery, driving lift trucks, using basic computer systems, and performing basic maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.
• Ability to analyze data.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to take direction and execute.
• Must pass written assessments, interview, pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate many different types of machinery.
• Operate lift trucks and other types of mobile equipment.
• Work with basic computer systems.
• Conduct basic maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Operate machinery

Operate lift trucks

Basic computer systems

Basic maintenance

Data analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Essity is looking for production operators at its Cherokee/Barton Alabama manufacturing facility.

We’re looking for people who embody our Beliefs and Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment while growing your skills, we would love to connect.

What You Will Do

• Operate many different types of machinery
• Operate lift trucks and other types of mobile equipment
• Work with basic computer systems
• Conduct basic maintenance on machinery

Who You Are

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends
• Ability to analyze data
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to take direction and execute
• Must pass written assessment, interview, pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

What We Can Offer

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and we empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting rate $24.14/hourly rate with an increase to $25.34/hourly rate after six months.

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

• United Healthcare PPO/EyeMed Vision Insurance/Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer based contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift Premium
• 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.

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.