Production Operator

Kimberlyclark; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

On-site fitness center

Flexible Savings Accounts

Education support / relocation

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Chester, PA, is seeking candidates for a manufacturing role focused on safe operation of high-speed equipment and material handling. You will load, unload, and store products, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain production data while working in a fast-paced team environment.

Ideal applicants are 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, 1+ year experience, basic computer knowledge, and can work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of continuous work experience.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Able to pass pre-employment screening and PAT (Physical Abilities Test).
• Ability to operate forklifts and drive industrial tractors.
• Team player with good communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high speed manufacturing equipment and perform general warehouse or material handling responsibilities.
• Load, unload, and store product/materials using a clamp truck or fork truck.
• Interact with manufacturing and/or packaging equipment to troubleshoot and perform basic adjustments and/or repairs.
• Communicate with peers, leaders, vendors and contractors effectively.
• Maintain accurate and complete production information including quality, operations performance and waste.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Computer basics

Communication & leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. 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.

This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium Scott® bath tissue that is essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Chester, Pennsylvania. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Safely operate high speed manufacturing equipment and perform general warehouse or material handling responsibilities
• Load, unload, and store product/materials using a clamp truck or fork truck
• Interact with manufacturing and or packaging equipment to conduct troubleshooting activities and perform basic adjustments and/or repairs
• Communicate with peers, leaders, vendors and contractors effectively
• Maintain accurate and complete production information including quality, operations performance and waste

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

• Be 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
• Have 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)
• Are aware that some job positions may experience extremes of temperatures
• Are aware that the position requires learning to drive industrial tractors/forklifts/paddle/clamps
• Possess a strong commitment to working effectively in a team environment
• Have strong communication and leadership skills, including self-motivation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical, technical or manufacturing skills or related experience
• Demonstrated mechanical ability, including troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution
• Previous or current experience with industrial tractors or forklift operations
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a team-based work environment.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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.

Support for Great Health

with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts

to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse Income protection insurance options

to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support

to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. 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,