Shipping Receiving Forklift Operator

Shipping Receiving Forklift Operator

Who We Are


Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.


Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.


About the Role

Essity is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to support a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment with industry-leading safety, fulfillment and customer focus!

The ideal candidate should/could live in Neenah, WI.


We're looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you're always supported, we would love to connect.


What You Will Do

• Work within Essity safety standards with a responsibility for others, to Load and unload and check (raw) material or Finish Goods visually for damage, quantity and description.
• Block damaged raw material or material deviating in quantity or description Prepare supply RM/FG for production lines Remove production waste and return blocked (raw) material and blocked FG products
• Organize and prepare outbound loads
• Store and allocate (raw) material, return, blocking, waste, FG products, recycled material with the right location code.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during unload, store, remove and cycle count.
• Operate and maintain forklift truck and other logistic handling equipment
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot automated gantry/storage/unitizer/palletizer equipment.
• Maintain optimal housekeeping in warehouse and waste baler area.
• Work rotating 8 hour southern swing shifts (OT pay and DT pay apply)

Who You Are

• HSED or Diploma required
• Forklift operator with minimum 1 year demonstrated safe experience in pallet fork and clamp functions.
• Previous machine operator experience preferred but not required

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:


Expected Compensation

$31.77 - 32.75/hour + benefits *Shift Differentials, Overtime pay after 8 hours daily, Double time on Sundays

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.


Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance

• Wellness program provided through Optum Engage

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution

• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance

• PTO offering with Paid Holidays

• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information


The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:
Essity262407