• Job Description

  Req#: 873022
  Process Operator
  Job Description
  Process Operator
  Beech Island, SC
  Operating a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is a hard job, but it’s worth it when you’re 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.
  As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
  This role will be a part of a team that operates automated, high-speed production lines safely, effectively and efficiently. This position will report to a Platform Leader and receive work direction from a Lead Operator on a rotating crew shift.
  In this role, you will:
  • Safely operate high speed manufacturing equipment and perform some general warehouse or material handling responsibilities

  • 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
  About Us
  Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
  At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
  Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
  About You
  You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
  You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.
  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. 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 or GED Grade 12 certificate

  • Have 1+ years of continuous work experience

  • Have basic computer knowledge, good math skills, and mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution

  • 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)

  • Have a basic understanding and application of safety policies and practices

  • Use personal protective equipment appropriately and wear PPE while performing tasks

  • Work in environments with high temperatures and industrial noise

  • Use basic hand tools and computers

  • Ascend and descend stairs, ladders and ramps, and lift up to 50 lbs
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of verifiable work experience

  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience

  • 1+ years of experience working in packaging, warehousing, industrial or distribution environment

  • Post-secondary education: College degree or Trade School certification from an accredited institution

  • Experience in a GMP environment for consumer goods
  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.
  Competitive Compensation with a starting wage of $22.05 per hour (with premium rates on Sundays) and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also be included in our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans.
  Great support for good 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.
  To Be Considered
  Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
  In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
  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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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 skills required for this position.
  Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
  Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
  Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
  This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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  Primary Location
  USA-SC-Beech Island
  Additional Locations
  Worker Type
  Employee
  Worker Sub-Type
  Regular
  Time Type
  Full time

• About the company

  Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®.

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