Paper Converting Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Essity • Bordentown, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Essity is hiring a Paper Converting Machine Operator for its Professional Hygiene North America Converting Team at the Bordentown, New Jersey facility. The operator runs a production line for hygiene products, manufacturing products to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. The role is responsible for the performance, safety, and quality of the operator’s work area.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role requires frequent walking or standing, climbing ladders, occasional bending or kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Starting pay is $21 to $24 per hour, plus a quarterly bonus and full benefits. Pay may vary based on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic mathematics, writing, and reading skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to check product quality.
• Ability to frequently walk or stand, climb ladders, occasionally bend or kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices and promote safety among team members.
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Inspect equipment before use to confirm proper setup and alignment.
• Perform mechanical adjustments on the machine.
• Produce required quantities within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measure finished products with precision tools and ensure they meet quality requirements.
• Document production and maintain logs of units produced, including errors that result in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Notify the supervisor when production is complete and prepare the machine for the next production run.
• Identify components listed in the production order and return and label remaining components after production.
• Keep the warehouse and facility clean, organized, and efficiently maintained.
• Coordinate and communicate the daily production plan with production teams across all shifts.
• Lead changeovers and other technical activities as needed.
• Continually improve workflow in the work area.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus
• United Healthcare PPO
• EyeMed vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Wellness program through Rally Healthcare
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 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
• PTO 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