Production Operator

Kimberly-Clark USA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site fitness center

Flexible Spending Accounts

Income protection insurance

Education assistance

Temporary childcare support

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark USA in Chester, PA is seeking a manufacturing/warehouse operator to safely run high-speed equipment and handle materials on 12-hour rotating shifts. You’ll learn to drive industrial tractors/forklifts and contribute to quality, efficiency, and safety goals.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and a proactive attitude. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a global consumer goods company.

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
• Possess a strong commitment to working effectively in a team environment
• Have strong communication and leadership skills, including self-motivation

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 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

Skills

18+ eligibility

Strong communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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 overtim
• 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.

Total Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 encompasses the 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, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and s