Kimberly-Clark Hiring For Machine Operator at Ogden, UT, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Machine Operator – Ogden, UT

Machine Operator

Ogden, UT

Come join our team at Kimberly-Clark! As producers of trusted brands like Huggies, Pull-Ups, Depends, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Kotex and Scott we offer more than 140 years of innovation, stability and growth. To enable the next 140 years of growth, we believe in recruiting the most talented people, empowering them to do their best work and growing their careers. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

Job Summary:

In this role you will be part of a high performing team working with automated, high speed manufacturing equipment featuring the latest technology. You will be challenged to operate the equipment safely, effectively and efficiently. As a member of the team, you will contribute your individual skills and talents to help advance the team to meet their full potential.To continue growing your skillset and career, training will be available to you along with the opportunity to utilize what you’ve learned through various assignments.

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs., ascend and descend stairs, perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching motions, and use strong gripping hand functions. In addition, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including ear, eye and toe protection.

Employee Benefits:

We offer Competitive hourly rates, with a starting wage of $21.01 per hour (entry level) and a top out rate of $24 .84.

• DOUBLE TIME on Sundays and holidays

• Shift differential for back shifts (approx. half of scheduled shifts per year)
• Overtime assigned based on business needs and is not guaranteed
• 12-hour shifts (front and back shift)
• 6:50-18:50; 18:50-6:50
• One 48-hour week and one 36-hour week each pay period

Benefits available first day of hire including medical, dental, vision, health savings, dependent care spending account, short and long term disability, life insurance, 12 paid holidays per year & 80 hours vacation (pro-rated first year of hire), employee assistance program, safety performance recognition, K-C employee discounts, 401(k) and profit sharing, educational assistance, 24/7 on site fitness center, on-site Occupational Health Nurse, and annual uniform, safety shoe and eyewear allowance!

Basic Qualifications:

• Two years of high-speed manufacturing/production experience required (consecutive time preferred)
• Ability to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime
• High School Diploma or GED – PREFERRED
  
• 2 years of continuous work experience – PREFERRED
  
• Ability to pass Virtual Job Tryout (VJT) assessment

After application, you will be sent this Virtual Job tryout, please complete this ASAP to continue forward in the interview process and be sure to check your email on a regular basis

• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education (college courses and/or technical certificate.
• Technical training.
• Four or more years manufacturing experience
• High mechanical aptitude
• Proficient use of computers
• Understanding of lean principles

Essential Accountabilities:

• Deep understanding of all job duties and effective execution of packaging end functions.
• Maintains required skill levels and knowledge of packaging processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and movement of goods.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene in the department and follow housekeeping principles.
• Accountable for in-process performance of the packaging processes.
• Makes decisions on when to stop the machine when contamination or equipment issues may cause product to be out of specification.
• Communicate causes and reasons for delay as accurately as possible to team leader.
• Support key elements of the daily production planning process and equipment checks

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people – nearly a quarter of the world’s population – trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries.

Kimberly-Clark is an 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.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

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.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role

Primary Location

USA-UT-Ogden

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time