Production Operator

About You

Production Operator Job Description Production Operator Beech Island, SC Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional products. 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: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and drives continuous improvement.

You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Mechanical skills and technical troubleshooting

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. Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark.

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• 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 and 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.

Starting Hourly Wage: $23.83 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. 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…