Material Handling Operator

Material Handling Operator Job Description Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: this is your opportunity to operate a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population.

Get 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. It starts with YOU.

• Operate a variety of industrial equipment
• Complete training programs to gain technical proficiency
• Obtain knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of goods
• Maintain work areas and equipment to keep them clean of debris and products in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Stack or unload finished items or raw materials
• Monitor indicators to make sure equipment is working properly
• Receive cross-training as needed in other areas
• Communicate respectfully and professionally while building and sustaining positive, collaborative relationships that strengthen team dynamics
• Model safe behaviors at all times and actively participate in safety improvement activities
• Maintain equipment associated with the production, packaging and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance work

• 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, or Grade 12 certificate
• 1+ years of continuous work experience
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• 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 and background screening
• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Understand and follow safety requirements

• One year manufacturing/industrial experience or equivalent military education/training
• Forklift experience

Kimberly-Clark Material Handling Operators can pursue advancement opportunities across a variety of career paths based on skills, experience, and interests.

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you. For a complete overview, see

Starting Hourly Wage: $19.45 USD. This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. This role is eligible for overtime pay and pay increases within the first year of employment.

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. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.