Operations Associate-1 - Lagrange, United States - Kimberly-Clark

Description

As a team member, you're a continuous learner – a natural leader – someone who always takes the initiative to enhance processes and engage others. You live your life aligning with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your tasks lead to long-term success. In this position, you'll be instrumental in providing improved care for billions of individuals globally. It all starts with YOU.

• Show initiative and flexibility to support the business results of the operations team, addressing both immediate requirements and preparing for future needs.
• Take part in identifying the root causes of safety, product/process, quality, and productivity issues, and customer complaints, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in and lead machine start-up, troubleshooting, shutdown, grade change events, and develop work instructions for basic maintenance tasks.
• Support overall team involvement, communicate to prevent recurring errors within and across crews, ensuring a smooth transition for the next crew.
• Be fully trained in all machine modules, understanding and applying all training elements including resource sharing module.
• Aid in developing a training plan to address team-wide deficiencies, analyzing both self and teammates to support the business effectively. Provide training to fellow crew members and offer performance feedback.
• Receive and respond to performance review feedback, identifying development opportunities and managing personal growth plans.
• Give feedback and recognition to team members to enhance performance.
• Use lean principles to identify and solve problems.
• Provide input for equipment and process improvement initiatives.
• Initiate work requests and document reliability activity in the SAP system.

Shift Details

• The LaGrange Mill operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
• 12-hour rotating shifts: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.
• Rotates between day and night shifts every two weeks.
• Associates work three 12-hour shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the next week.
• Occasional overtime is required.
• Meeting the defined work schedule is a basic requirement.

About the Company

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You're already familiar with our renowned brands – as are millions worldwide. These exceptional Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without dedicated professionals like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of a top-tier team dedicated to fostering innovation, growth, and impact. With over 150 years of market leadership, we continuously seek new and improved methods of operation – providing you with ample opportunities for growth. Kimberly-Clark is the place to be.

Driven by Purpose. Fueled by You.

About You

You strive for excellence and value a culture driven by genuine care. You seek to be part of a company deeply committed to sustainability, inclusion, wellness, and professional development.

You find fulfillment in work that makes a real difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're always exploring fresh ideas on optimal strategies to achieve impactful outcomes.

In a Process Operator role, your focus will be on achieving success with consumers and the market while prioritizing safety, mutual respect, and human dignity. To excel in this position, you should meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
• Hold a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.
• Possess at least 1 year of continuous work experience.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and good math skills.
• Be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Successfully pass pre-employment assessments as well as drug and background screenings.
• Pass a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

The Process Operator will report to the Asset Team Leader and receive work directions from the leader and Operations Shift Leader. This role involves operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-speed machinery used in nonwoven material manufacturing. It also entails ensuring the superior quality of the produced material and supporting mill operations on a rotating shift to meet short-term goals and future vision objectives.

Comprehensive Benefits

Our manufacturing employees are vital to us, our most dedicated supporters, and our favorite individuals, so we prioritize their well-being. Here are some of the benefits that the incumbent of this role can enjoy if hired:

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $22.68 per hour (increased rates on Sundays) with potential pay raises within the first year. Participation in our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans.

Health Support: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage without waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. On-site Fitness Center, Occupational Health Nurse, and provisions for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Saving and Spending Accounts: Maximize healthcare choices and optimize your spending on personal or dependent care.

Various Income Protection Insurance Options: Life insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance to safeguard against unforeseen events.

Support for Life Choices: Programs, reimbursements, and stipends for educational pursuits, childcare needs, relocations, and more.

For a detailed overview of the benefits offered to Kimberly-Clark employees, visit their official website.

To Apply
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Important Notice

Kimberly-Clark values inclusivity and leverages the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to enhance brands that improve lives globally. We strive to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our consumers. Your innovative thinking at Kimberly-Clark contributes to our sustained success. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer where all qualified candidates are considered without regard to various aspects.

This summary offers a glimpse into the typical work performed in this role, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills required.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of pre-screening assessments, including drug tests, background checks, and DMV verifications.

Additional details on compensation and benefits can be provided upon request. For further information, contact – when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or - for assistance. Remember to include the six-digit Job # in your inquiry.

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

This opportunity is open to local candidates already authorized to work in the respective country. No relocation support will be provided by Kimberly-Clark for this role.