Operator
Essity•Dover, DE
•Onsite
About The Position
The Production Technician operates a production line safely to manufacture products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As a member of the shift team, the technician is responsible for machine performance and has the skills to operate and sustain equipment and processes efficiently. The role follows a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two weeks on days (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), followed by two weeks on nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). The rotation includes every other weekend off and additional personal time throughout the schedule.
Requirements
- High school education, a technical diploma, or equivalent.
- 1–3 years of experience in an operator role in a manufacturing area.
- Proven experience operating complex machinery or production equipment and understanding operational processes.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving minor technical issues with machines or equipment.
- Experience or involvement in process optimization or improving production workflows or efficiency.
- Experience with equipment safety protocols and maintenance procedures, including calibration, inspections, and cleaning.
Responsibilities
- Operate processes and equipment efficiently and consistently apply standards to keep the process under control.
- Understand equipment operation and perform CIL (cleaning, inspection, lubrication) tasks and simple maintenance.
- Lead small change-overs.
- Order and prepare raw materials and install them on the machine according to standard operating procedures.
- Communicate with the previous and next shifts and others involved in operating the machine.
- Maintain optimal housekeeping.
- Check products regularly against specifications and reject or block products when necessary to secure quality.
- Complete required production documentation and data files.
- Commit to the company's I Care journey and help ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.
Benefits
- United Healthcare PPO medical 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
- PTO and paid holidays
- Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Employee discounts program
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
