Production Technician

Production Technician

Job Description

Production Technician

Beech Island Baby Child Care (BCC)

Beech Island, SC

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

The plant is where Kimberly-Clark's purpose comes to life. As a Production Technician, you'll be part of a major investment in best-in-class manufacturing, new capabilities, and long-term growth. Working within our High-Performance Work System environment, you'll lead in a culture of ownership, teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement-where safety, respect, and people always come first, and where your leadership helps deliver essential products relied on by millions every day. It starts with YOU.

Our Kimberly-Clark Beech Island, SC Facility is looking for a safety focused, impact driven Production Technician who is eager to join our fast-paced, high performing Operating Team. Kimberly-Clark Beech Island takes pride in being an Industry Leader with highly skilled and engaged team members who are empowered to make high impact Team decisions. Through collaboration and teaming, our Production Technicians regularly apply critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to be industry leaders in Safety, Quality and Production performance targets.

This role supports the Beech Island Baby Child Care (BCC) business.

The role of our Production Technician includes the following:

• Safety is our first priority. We require all Partners to work in a safe manner to consistently identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions. At times, this will include operating heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes
• Utilize problem solving and decision-making skills to establish proficiency in operating and making machine adjustments which are required to achieve and control high quality material standards.
• Actively participant in a self-directed work team system which includes at times providing meaningful feedback to build participation and engagement with team members
• The ability to document, account for and complete daily performance metrics in both verbal and written formats.
• Values and supports a rigorous adherence to standards through daily accountability and continuous improvement
• Fundamental Mechanical aptitude required to identify machine faults and variations in runtime stability.
• Ensures that quality tests are done correctly and in a timely manner, and documents are maintained as required.

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.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• Are able to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.
• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Can Use basic hand tools and computers
• Able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders and ramps, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Safety Mindset: Demonstrated prior experience with a focus on working safely and hazard recognition.
• Ability to learn and regularly utilize mill computer systems such as: Production MRP System (SAP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, PIMS, etc
• Beech Island Facility is a High-Performance Work Team Culture. You must have the ability, drive and desire to work in a team environment

The ideal candidate must have one of the following:

• Minimum of 1 year of sustained work experience; or
• Minimum of least 2 years of military experience; or
• Technical degree or certification in Manufacturing Technology or related field; or
• Experience owning or operating a small business
• Mechanical aptitude troubleshooting, disassembling equipment, parts replacement, general machine repair. Electrical aptitude is preferred, but not required.
• Consistent and prolonged work history with demonstrated longevity and ability to succeed in work assignments

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered
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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.

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: $28.60 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 range 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.

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Primary Location
Beech Island Mill

Additional Locations

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time