Production Operator Maintainer (POM)

Kimberly-Clark • Maumelle, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator Maintainer works at Kimberly-Clark’s Maumelle facility and supports manufacturing operations through equipment operation, troubleshooting, minor maintenance, shift coordination, training, and process improvement. The position works a non-rotating night schedule on a 2-2-3 Panama schedule, with 12-hour shifts that may include weekends, holidays, and overtime.

The role requires following quality, safety, gowning, hygiene, and PPE requirements. Employees must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 40 pounds twice per hour and climbing stairs, ladders, and ramps. Employment is contingent on required assessments, screenings, and a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a state- and/or U.S. Department of Education-accredited high school diploma, GED, or Grade 12 certificate.
• Have at least 1 year of continuous work experience.
• Have at least 3 years of hands-on process or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and good math skills.
• Be able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Pass a hands-on mechanical assessment and skill knowledge evaluation.
• Pass a pre-employment assessment, drug screening, and background screening.
• Pass a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Be able to wear required PPE while performing tasks.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds twice each hour.
• Be able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and ramps.
• Be able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, and crouching movements.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of hands-on industrial maintenance experience or at least 2 years of maintenance classes from a Technical Institute.
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated facility.
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools and knowledge of machine parts to adjust equipment and make minor repairs.
• Apply knowledge of equipment operation and troubleshooting to make process adjustments when needed, engage appropriate resources, and follow escalation procedures.
• Facilitate shift hand-off meetings with the oncoming peer or team.
• Advise the Machine Crew Leader on team training needs and coordinate training for new-hire and transitional employees who are not certified in their positions.
• Participate in on-shift problem solving as needed.
• Work with Process Technicians to document and train assigned Production Operators.
• Understand asset theory of operations, troubleshoot process issues during upset conditions, and follow shutdown and startup procedures.
• Support reliability and cost improvements to meet or exceed productivity and maintenance-spending expectations.
• Follow quality requirements, including strict gowning and hygiene requirements, and wear required PPE.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
• Allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts.
• Income protection insurance options.
• Programs and support for continuing education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan.
• Overtime pay and available pay increases within the first year.

What This Job Offers

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