Production Operator

About the role

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll operate advanced manufacturing equipment producing essential products for ¼ of the world’s population. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding capabilities to produce premium products in Maumelle.

Responsibilities

• Run technologically advanced, high-speed manufacturing equipment and collaborate with team members to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Prioritize safety by identifying and correcting unsafe acts and conditions, including operating heavy equipment like forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to operate and adjust machinery, ensuring high-quality material standards.
• Actively participate in a self-directed work team, providing feedback to build engagement and teamwork.
• Document and complete daily performance metrics in verbal and written formats.
• Identify machine faults and variations in runtime stability, ensuring quality tests are performed correctly and documented.
• Support total productive maintenance, including equipment reliability, planned downtime, and lubrication tasks.
• Develop individual skills through special assignments, maintenance, troubleshooting, and advanced technical tasks.

Requirements

• 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma, GED, or Grade 12 certificate from a state and/or US Department of Education-accredited institution.
• 1+ years of continuous work experience.
• Basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and good math skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Pass pre-employment assessments, drug screening, background check, and post-offer Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Safety mindset with demonstrated experience in hazard recognition.
• Ability to learn and utilize mill computer systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and PIMS.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting, disassembling equipment, parts replacement, and general machine repair (electrical aptitude preferred but not required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous or current experience in a fast-paced, team-based work environment (manufacturing and/or industrial).
• Demonstrated performance in safety, quality, and attendance with previous employers.
• 3+ years of work experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• On-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
• Allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Income protection insurance options for illness, injury, or unexpected events.
• Support for continuing education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $23.35 USD. This role is eligible for overtime pay and pay increases within the first year. Note: The stated pay rate applies to US locations only.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Primary location: Maumelle Facility.