Production Operator III

About the role

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters 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. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions. Operates paper and nonwoven conversion equipment, including machinery and palletizers, to manufacture hygiene products in compliance with established specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As a key member of the shift team, the Machine Operator III is responsible for optimizing machine performance, achieving KPI targets, and maintaining accurate production data and reporting. This role serves as a subject matter expert, demonstrating advanced mechanical aptitude and the ability to confidently communicate machine performance, issues, and improvements to the team and leadership to support efficient and reliable operations. Schedule: Monday to Friday 7AM to 3:30PM

Responsibilities

• An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.
• Work within Essity safety standards with a responsibility for others too
• Run the machine and watch the process and if necessary, adjust according to Essity Continuous Improvement Systems. Be able to become well verse with the equipment.
• Consult with Team Leader or skilled operators if required. Or
• der and prepare raw materials / or products for palletizing and install them on the machine according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well as with other persons involved in running the machine
• Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation
• Support others in operating activities Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting or blocking if necessary
• Complete all required documentation and data files during production
• Strong mechanical aptitude; can perform advanced adjustments and changeovers independently.
• Be able to coach and train other.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 + years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with full responsibility for equipment operation, change overs, troubleshooting and machine KPIs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and coach others
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with machine loss analysis and performance monitoring, be able to understand and explain KPI's, and equipment performance.
• Ability to train and mentor other operators
• Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving processes
• Skills: Basic math/literacy - Computer basics - Problem‑solving - Communication - Teamwork - Detail‑oriented - Action‑driven - Flexible - Safety‑minded
• What We Can Offer You
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Starting pay range: $28 to $30 per hour + full benefits + Bonuses.
• This position offers a structured progression of salary increases as employees advance into the machine operator role.
• 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
• If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
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