Production Technician

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll find innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact by operating machines that produce top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population.

About the role

The plant is where Kimberly-Clark’s purpose comes to life. As a Production Technician, you’ll be part of a major investment in best-in-class manufacturing, new capabilities, and long-term growth. Working within our High-Performance Work System environment, you’ll lead in a culture of ownership, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement—where safety, respect, and people always come first. This role supports the Beech Island Baby Child Care (BCC) business.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a safe manner to consistently identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions, including operating heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills to operate and make machine adjustments to achieve and control high-quality material standards.
• Actively participate in a self-directed work team system, providing meaningful feedback to build participation and engagement with team members.
• Document, account for, and complete daily performance metrics in both verbal and written formats.
• Support rigorous adherence to standards through daily accountability and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate fundamental mechanical aptitude to identify machine faults and variations in runtime stability.
• Ensure quality tests are done correctly and in a timely manner, maintaining required documentation.
• Use mill computer systems such as: Production MRP System (SAP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, PIMS, etc.

Requirements

• 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• State and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED, or Grade 12 certificate.
• Basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and good math skills.
• Ability to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Pass a pre-employment assessment, drug screening, background check, and post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Use basic hand tools and computers.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and ramps, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety mindset with demonstrated prior experience in working safely and hazard recognition.
• Ability to work in a High-Performance Work Team culture.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have one of the following:

• Minimum of 1 year of sustained work experience; or
• Minimum of 2 years of military experience; or
• Technical degree or certification in Manufacturing Technology or related field; or
• Experience owning or operating a small business.

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude in troubleshooting, disassembling equipment, parts replacement, and general machine repair.
• Electrical aptitude (preferred but not required).
• Consistent and prolonged work history with demonstrated longevity and ability to succeed in work assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
• Allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Diverse income protection insurance options (e.g., illness, injury, unexpected events).
• Programs and support for continuing education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $28.60 USD. This role is eligible for overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year. Note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Schedule

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