Production Operator
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional products. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll find innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact through problem-solving and continuous improvement.
About the role
As a Production Operator, you will operate equipment associated with the production, packaging, and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding capabilities to produce premium products essential to millions of lives in Beech Island, SC.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate high-speed manufacturing equipment and perform general warehouse or material handling tasks.
- Interact with manufacturing and/or packaging equipment to conduct troubleshooting, basic adjustments, and repairs.
- Communicate effectively with peers, leaders, vendors, and contractors.
- Maintain accurate production information, including quality, operations performance, and waste tracking.
Requirements
- Be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
- Hold a state and/or US Department of Education-accredited high school diploma or GED Grade 12 certificate.
- Have 1+ years of continuous work experience.
- Possess basic computer knowledge, good math skills, and mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Pass a pre-employment assessment, drug screening, background check, and post-offer Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
- Understand and apply safety policies and practices, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and work in environments with high temperatures and industrial noise.
- Use basic hand tools and computers, ascend/descend stairs/ladders/ramps, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of verifiable work experience.
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
- 1+ years of experience in packaging, warehousing, industrial, or distribution environments.
- Post-secondary education: College degree or Trade School certification from an accredited institution.
- Experience in a GMP environment for consumer goods.
- Advanced mechanical skills and technical troubleshooting.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health support: medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
- On-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
- Flexible Savings and spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
- Income protection options, including insurance for illness, injury, or unexpected events.
- Programs for continuing education, adoption support, relocation assistance, and temporary childcare.
Pay
Starting hourly wage: $23.83 USD. This role is eligible for overtime pay and available pay increases within the first year. Benefits include a 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. Note: The stated pay rate applies to US locations only; relocation support is not provided.
Schedule
Full-time, 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.