Production Operator

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®.

At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: this is your opportunity to operate a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population. Get 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.

It starts with You.

About You

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

In this role, you will:

• Safely operate high speed technologically advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Master all manufacturing process elements including troubleshooting, basic repair and quality checks.
• Participate in machine start-up, trouble shooting, shutdown, grade changes and other events.
• Use lean principles to identify and solve problems.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.
• 1+ years of verifiable continuous work experience.
• Able to work rotating shifts (days/nights) 6 am – 6 pm; 6 pm – 6 am ($.75/hour night shift differential for hours worked between 6 pm – 6 am)
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial workplace or equivalent military education/ training is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• Ability to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs., ascend and descend stairs, perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching motions. Use strong gripping hand functions. In addition, all employees are required.to wear required PPE including ear, eye and toe protection.

Schedule

• 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights) on 2-2-3 cadence.
• 6 am – 6 pm; 6 pm – 6 am ($.75/hour night shift differential for hours worked between 6 pm – 6 am)
• One 48-hour week and one 36-hour week each pay period.
• No partner responsibility = guaranteed shifts/hours.
• Overtime available based upon business needs.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. 

Some additional benefits of working at our Neenah Cold Spring plant are:

• Time and ½ pay on Sundays, Double Time on Holidays
• Access to fitness center

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers 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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

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

Starting Hourly Wage: $28.12 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. Please note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only.

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.