Machine Operator

**About the position**:
Operating a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is a hard job, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

In this role, you will be running technologically advanced, high-speed manufacturing equipment and collaborating with new or junior team members to do their best work safely. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s substantial investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium Huggies and Kotex that are essential to millions of lives around the world, right here in Epping. It starts with YOU.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Follow safe operating practises when operating machine, by ensuring guarding is in place and follow works instructions.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene in the department and follow 5S Housekeeping principles.
- Operate the section of the asset to manufacture product according to specifications and to ensure quality compliance.
- Perform modular process Pit stop duties in-line with prescribed guidelines.
- Reports and informs team leader of any engineering or operational non-conformances, i.e. Wearable/broken parts.
- Participate in problem solving techniques to ensure machine efficiencies.
- Ensure that all materials used complies with the Quality Management System and within required specifications.
- Knows the values of the main performance indicators (MDH, Waste, Delay, Number of stops and % Quality) of the machine to which assigned.
- Record quality information on prescribed documentations.
- Assist with Maintenance and Grade Changes on Assets.
- Attend pre shift hand over meetings.

**About Us**

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without our experts, like you.

We’re also a team that truly cares about each other - kind of like a family but a productive and focused one. Employee research shows that our team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will never be compromised. We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy paycheck for a job well done and opportunities for our co-workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time. There’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to apply

**About You**

As a person, you’re a learner, a natural leader - someone who is always reliable, taking initiative to solve problems, and teaming up with others to make things better for all. As a manufacturing professional, you deliver high value to your team by operating equipment at expected performance levels, and acting as a team player to exceed safety, productivity and quality goals. _You also _
- Grade 12 or N3 qualification.
- Prior high-speed production machine operating experience will be advantageous.
- Basic technical knowledge.

**To Be Considered**

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And finally, the fine print _**
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.

We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.