Shipping Receiving Forklift Operator

Essity; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

United Healthcare PPO

EyeMed Vision Insurance

Delta Dental Insurance

Wellness program

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with employer match

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

PTO with holidays

Scholarship program for children ofEss

Job summary

Essity is hiring a Shipping Receiving Forklift Operator to support a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment in Neenah, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of safe forklift experience and will work under Essity safety standards, performing loading, unloading, and material handling with a focus on quality and accuracy.

compensation starts at about $31.77–$32.75 per hour with OT pay after 8 hours and Sunday double time; comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• HSED or Diploma required for the role.
• Forklift operator with minimum 1 year safe experience in pallet fork and clamp functions.
• Previous machine operator experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and check for damage and quantity.
• Block damaged raw material or material deviating in quantity or description.
• Prepare supply RM/FG for production lines.
• Remove production waste and return blocked materials.
• Organize and prepare outbound loads.
• Store and allocate materials with correct location codes.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during unload, store, remove and cycle count.
• Operate and maintain forklift truck and other logistic handling equipment.
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot automated gantry/storage/unitizer/palletizer equipment.
• Maintain optimal housekeeping in warehouse and waste baler area.
• Work rotating 8 hour southern swing shifts with OT/DT pay.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety standards

Unload Load materials

Education

HSED or Diploma

Tools

Forklift truck

Logistics equipment

Job description

Shipping Receiving Forklift Operator

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide. Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to support a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment with industry-leading safety, fulfillment and customer focus! The ideal candidate should/could live in Neenah, WI. We're looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you're always supported, we would love to connect.

What You Will Do

• Work within Essity safety standards with a responsibility for others, to Load and unload and check (raw) material or Finish Goods visually for damage, quantity and description.
• Block damaged raw material or material deviating in quantity or description
• Prepare supply RM/FG for production lines
• Remove production waste and return blocked (raw) material and blocked FG products
• Organize and prepare outbound loads
• Store and allocate (raw) material, return, blocking, waste, FG products, recycled material with the right location code.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during unload, store, remove and cycle count.
• Operate and maintain forklift truck and other logistic handling equipment
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot automated gantry/storage/unitizer/palletizer equipment.
• Maintain optimal housekeeping in warehouse and waste baler area.
• Work rotating 8 hour southern swing shifts (OT pay and DT pay apply)

Who You Are

HSED or Diploma required Forklift operator with minimum 1 year demonstrated safe experience in pallet fork and clamp functions. Previous machine operator experience preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Compensation $31.77 - 32.75/hour + benefits *Shift Differentials, Overtime pay after 8 hours daily, Double time on Sundays Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

• United Healthcare PPO
• EyeMed Vision Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Optum Engage Healthcare
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• 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. 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.

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!