Seamstress

Essity North America Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Essity North America Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Seamstress to support production by safely operating equipment and following SOPs to produce high-quality goods.

You will monitor processes, perform routine checks, and help troubleshoot to minimize downtime while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Teamwork and safety are essential in this fast-paced Plant setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or supporting manufacturing or production equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor equipment and production processes to support efficient and reliable performance.
• Manufacture products according to defined specifications, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine operating tasks necessary to sustain equipment and production processes.
• Identify equipment or process issues and take appropriate action within your level of responsibility.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities to help reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Complete required production and equipment checks accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with shift team members to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals.
• Communicate equipment, quality, or production concerns to the appropriate team members.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety first

Quality focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Machinery basics

Job description

Seamstress

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

About the Role

As a Seamstress you will be an important member of the shift team, responsible for safely operating and supporting production equipment used to manufacture products according to established specifications and standard operating procedures.

You will use your knowledge of the equipment and manufacturing process to maintain efficient operations, monitor machine performance, identify potential issues, and contribute to a safe, productive, and quality-focused work environment.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate production equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor equipment and production processes to support efficient and reliable performance.
• Manufacture products according to defined specifications, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine operating tasks necessary to sustain equipment and production processes.
• Identify equipment or process issues and take appropriate action within your level of responsibility.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities to help reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Complete required production and equipment checks accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with shift team members to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals.
• Communicate equipment, quality, or production concerns to the appropriate team members.

Who You Are

You enjoy hands‑on work and understand the importance of safety, quality, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment. You are dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable following established procedures while also looking for opportunities to improve the way work gets done.

You Bring

• Experience operating or supporting manufacturing or production equipment.
• The ability to safely and efficiently perform the tasks necessary to operate and sustain assigned equipment or processes.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and product quality.
• The ability to follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and established production specifications.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to recognize and respond to equipment or process issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new skills and processes.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good|Excel Together |Be You with Us

Compensation and Benefits

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

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Hickory, NC

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [e-mail]

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.