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Operator

Essity
Harrodsburg, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2025
Paper Machine Operator

Want to be part of a growing, safety focused, team-oriented environment? This is the opportunity for you!

About The Role

As a Paper Machine Operator you will start your career learning the skills of the large Paper Machine process as part of a team of skilled operators.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

  • Work within Essity safety standards to support the efficient operation of the paper manufacturing process.
  • Watch the process and if necessary perform routine maintenance, housekeeping, and resupply of materials necessary for roll prep and shipping.
  • Deliver finished rolls of paper to awaiting trailers, load trailers, and enter necessary roll weight data into integrated materials management system.
  • Support Essity Continuous Improvement Systems.
  • Consult with Team Leader or skilled operators if required.
  • Order and prepare raw materials or products for palletizing and install them on the machine according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well as with other persons involved in running the machine.
  • Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation.
  • Support others in operating activities Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting or blocking if necessary
  • Complete all required documentation and data files during production

Who You Are

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Due to the nature of this role individuals are required by state law to be 18 years of age or older to be considered
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
  • Previous manufacturing experience - preferred
  • This position will work a minimum 12 hour rotating shift schedule, alternating between day shift and night shift at 2 week intervals. Ability to work a rotating or "swing shift" schedule is mandatory.
  • Operators are responsible for continuously monitoring and maintaining quality based on established standards by visual and mechanical inspection of product, as well as working in a safe manner at all times..
  • Must be able to stand on concrete floors 12 hours per day.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, and twist in order to carry out the essential functions of this position.
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40-50 pounds.
  • Must be able to safely move materials utilizing proper equipment which may include a forklift, crane, or hoist.
  • Must be familiar with various hand tools and be able to read a tape measure down to the sixteenth of an inch.
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Must possess a high degree of attention to detail and be able to work in a fast paced, high quality manufacturing environment. Must be ready to work in a challenging environment, may be subjected to swings in temperature as manufacturing areas are not air conditioned.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. $20.60/hour starting base wage with potential to move to $23.98/hour after successfully completing a 90-day probationary period.

Competitive benefits package, 1.5x Rate Pay for any hours over 40 in a week.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:

Essity258264

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