Machine Operator III

Essity•Bordentown, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
Basic math/literacy
Computer basics
Problem‑solving
Communication
Teamwork
Detail‑oriented
Action‑driven
Flexible
Safety‑minded

Responsibilities

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.
Order 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.

Benefits

United Healthcare PPO
EyeMed Vision Insurance
Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally Healthcare
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.