Production Technician: 12-Hour Shift Leader (Safety Focus)

Essity; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

PTO + holidays

Employee discounts

Scholarship program

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Production Technician at our Dover, DE facility. This role operates a production line on a 12-hour rotating schedule (days/nights) and supports safe, efficient manufacturing per fixed specifications and SOPs.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining quality, and completing documentation. Requires 1–3 years in manufacturing and strong safety/process maintenance awareness. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating complex machinery/equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting minor technical issues with machines.
• Process optimization experience or involvement in improving production workflows.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and equipment maintenance (calibration, inspections, cleaning).

Responsibilities

• Operate process and equipment efficiently to meet specifications.
• Maintain process control and product quality per SOPs.
• Lead small change-overs and prepare raw materials per SOPs.
• Communicate effectively across shifts for smooth handoffs.
• Complete production documentation accurately.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Safety procedures

Maintenance basics

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Diploma

Tools

Calibration tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Essity is seeking a Production Technician at our Dover, DE facility. This role operates a production line on a 12-hour rotating schedule (days/nights) and supports safe, efficient manufacturing per fixed specifications and SOPs.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining quality, and completing documentation. Requires 1–3 years in manufacturing and strong safety/process maintenance awareness. Benefits included.