Production Operator

About the Role

The Production Operator role at Kimberly‑Clark’s Maunelle, AR facility involves operating a machine that creates essential consumer products used by billions worldwide. The position rewards strong initiative, natural leadership, and a commitment to integrity and quality. Key duties include operating and supplying raw materials to the machine, meeting safety, quality, environmental, and productivity goals, and providing total productive maintenance support such as equipment reliability, planned downtime, and lubrication tasks. The operator also pursues continual skill development and contributes to team culture improvement using Lean principles. • Operate the production machine and feed raw materials. • Achieve safety, quality, environmental, and productivity targets. • Perform total productive maintenance tasks, including equipment reliability, planned downtime, and lubrication. • Pursue continuous skill development and undertake special or advanced technical assignments. • Improve team culture and effectiveness using Lean principles. • Work 12‑hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. • Perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and climbing steps.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸machine operation
• ▸raw materials
• ▸maintenance
• ▸reliability
• ▸lean
• ▸safety

What You Bring

Minimum qualifications include being 18 or older, authorized to work in the United States, possessing a high school diploma or GED, and having at least one year of continuous work experience. Candidates must have basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, good math ability, and be able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, while passing all pre‑employment assessments and physical tests. Preferred qualifications are three or more years of experience in a fast‑paced, team‑based manufacturing environment, demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting ability, and a strong record of safety, quality, and attendance. Applicants should submit an online application; recruiting will review qualifications and contact suitable candidates. Kimberly‑Clark is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard to apply, with background and drug screening required. • Pass pre‑employment assessment, drug/background screening, and Physical Abilities Test. • Preferred: 3+ years of manufacturing experience with mechanical troubleshooting ability. • Preferred: Strong safety, quality, and attendance record.

Requirements

• ▸mechanical troubleshooting
• ▸3+ years
• ▸high school
• ▸computer skills
• ▸safety record
• ▸team manufacturing

Benefits

Benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods, access to an on‑site fitness center and occupational health nurse, allowances for high‑quality safety equipment, flexible spending accounts, income‑protection insurance, and programs supporting education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare. Compensation starts at $21.52 per hour, includes overtime eligibility, potential pay increases within the first year, and a full benefits package that incorporates a 401(k) plan and profit‑sharing opportunities. Pay rates apply to U.S. locations only. The position is onsite at the Maunelle facility, classified as a full‑time regular employee role, with no relocation assistance provided. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. • Access to on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and safety equipment allowances. • Flexible spending accounts and income‑protection insurance options. • Programs for education assistance, adoption support, relocation aid, and temporary childcare. • Starting wage $21.52 USD/hour, plus overtime and potential pay increases; includes 401(k) and profit‑sharing.

Work Environment

Onsite