Material Handling Operator

Your Job

Operating a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is a hard job, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

In this role, you will be running technologically advanced, high-speed manufacturing equipment and collaborating with new or junior team members to do their best work safely. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s substantial investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, right here in Paris. It starts with YOU.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without skilled workers, like you. Here, you’ll use your skills to make some of the most helpful things for billions of people all around the world - all in a safe, stable, and caring environment. While our products support better lives for billions of people around the world, our company passionately supports the ability for over 45,000 employees to do their best work and enjoy life.

With manufacturing roles in 19 locations across the United States, there’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to clock in!

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

As a person, you’re a learner, a natural leader – someone who is always reliable, taking initiative to solve problems, and teaming up with others to make things better for all. As a manufacturing professional, you have strong mechanical aptitude and deliver high value to your team by operating equipment at expected performance levels, and acting as a team player to exceed safety, productivity and quality goals. You also…
 

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of industrial equipment
• Complete training programs to gain technical proficiency
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of goods
• Maintain work areas and equipment to keep them clean of debris and product
• Stack or unload finished items or raw materials
• Watch indicators to make sure equipment is working properly
• You will receive cross-training as needed in other areas
• You must safely operate equipment

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer use, good math skills, basic mechanical aptitude
• Understand and follow safety requirements
• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• 1-year verifiable working experience

Preferred Qualifications

• One year manufacturing/ industrial experience or equivalent Military education/training
• Forklift experience preferred

Career Advancement

• Kimberly-Clark Material Handling Operators have the opportunity to advance in three career paths:
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Operations

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Total Benefits

Our manufacturing employees are some of our most important workers, our most loyal fans and our favorite people, so we take care of them really well. We’ve listed just a few of the many offerings that the incumbent of this role would enjoy, if hired.
 

Competitive Compensation with a starting wage range of $17.53 per hour (with premium rates on Sundays) and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also be included in our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans.
 

Support for Great Health with options for medical, dental and vision coverage—and no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions, you can start work with peace of mind on Day 1. You’ll also have access to an on-site Fitness Center and on-site Occupational Health Nurse and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts that let you maximize health care options and stretch your dollars further when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse Income protection insurance options such as Life insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance to help protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury or other unexpected events.

Great support for amazing life choices. We know it takes time and resources to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.  That’s why Kimberly-Clark offers additional programs, reimbursements and stipends for the things that matter to your life, right now.

For a full overview of the many Benefits offered to Kimberly-Clark employees, go to www.mykcbenefits.com.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our fabulous recruiting team will review your application and then email you accordingly. To prepare for the interview process, you can check out the Manufacturing Careers area on our website.
And finally, the fine print…
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed 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. 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 role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.