Operator

Essity • Dover, DE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Essity is a global health and hygiene company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with its North American headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Operator works on a production line, manufacturing products to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As a member of the shift team, the Operator is responsible for machine performance and operates and sustains equipment and processes efficiently.

The role follows a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two weeks on days (6:50 AM–7:00 PM), followed by two weeks on nights (6:50 PM–7:00 AM). This rotation includes every other weekend off and additional personal time throughout the schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or no prior experience with a willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Basic math and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to lift and frequently stand, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule, alternating two weeks of day shifts (6:50 AM–7:00 PM) and two weeks of night shifts (6:50 PM–7:00 AM).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the machine to maintain production flow, making adjustments as needed using Essity Continuous Improvement Systems.
• Work within Essity safety standards and take responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Prepare and load raw materials or finished products for palletizing according to standard operating procedures.
• Communicate with the previous and next shifts and with team members involved in operating the machine.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Support teammates with operating tasks and contribute to efficient production flow.
• Perform regular product quality checks and reject or block items that do not meet specifications.
• Complete required production documentation and data logs accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• United Healthcare PPO health insurance
• EyeMed vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Wellness program through Rally
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED