Assistant Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Assistant Machine Operator - 1st shift Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions. Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making 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. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you. About the Role The Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America Converting Team is currently searching for Assistant Machine Operators. This role will be based out of our Bordentown, NJ facility. The Assistant Machine Operator supports the safe, efficient, and effective operation of manufacturing equipment by assisting with machine setup, material handling, product inspection, housekeeping, and production activities. This role works closely with Machine Operators to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved. Work schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM What You Will Do Consistently demonstrate safe work practices and promote a culture of safety among team members. Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assist with machine setup, material preparation, and installation of machine components according to specifications. Support machine operation by supplying materials, monitoring product flow, and assisting with basic machine adjustments. Perform quality inspections using established procedures and report defects or deviations from standards. Assist with equipment changeovers, machine setups, and production startups under the guidance of Machine Operators. Maintain accurate production counts and complete required production documentation and records. Identify, verify, stage, and load components required for production orders. Properly remove, label, and return unused materials to inventory while ensuring materials are stored and handled safely. Perform packaging and material handling activities to ensure products are packaged, labeled, palletized, and prepared for shipment accurately, safely, and efficiently while maintaining quality and productivity standards. Keep machines, workstations, and surrounding areas clean, organized, and well-maintained in accordance with 5S standards. Communicate production issues, delays, material shortages, or improvement opportunities to supervisors and team leaders. Collaborate with team members across shifts to support smooth transitions and production continuity. Participate in team meetings, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Who You Are High School Graduate or Equivalent. Previous experience in manufacturing or a related field is preferred. Basic Mathematics, writing and reading. Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic. Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Good interpersonal and teamwork skills. Flexibility in work assignments. Ability to check quality of the products. What We Can Offer You Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you’ll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us Compensation and Benefits: Expected Compensation: Starting pay: $19 per hour + Quarterly Bonus + full benefits. 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 Rally Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program PTO offering with Paid Holidays Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance Employee discounts program Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. Additional Information The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law. If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease contact View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Essity