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Operator

Essity
Menasha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Paper Machine Operator

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity is looking for an experienced Paper Machine Operator, you will start your career learning the support skills of the Winding/Slitting/Finishing end of a large Paper Machine process as part of a team of four or five operators. Once trained, you will fill in 4th-hand positions and 3rd-hand positions during vacations, absences, etc. and will assist with other mill support tasks.

The ideal candidate should/could live in Menasha, WI.

We're looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you're always supported, we would love to connect.

What You'll Do

* Work within Essity safety standards to support the efficient operation of the rewinder/slitting end of the Tissue manufacturing process.

* Operate the process and perform routine maintenance, housekeeping, and resupply of materials necessary for roll preparation 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 installing them on the machine according to standard operating procedures.

* Communicate with previous and next shift as well as with other operators.

* Maintain housekeeping to established standards.

* Produce paper that meets specifications and customer demands.

* Complete all required documentation.

Who You Are
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (proof required)
  • One (1) year of previous Manufacturing or Forklift Experience preferred.
  • Safety focused, self starter ready to contribute!


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.

Compensation and Benefits:

$30.83/hour hourly rate benefits

Competitive benefits package, 1.5x rate pay for any hours over 8 in a day, 1.5x for Saturday and 2x pay for Sunday. Seven-day, 8-hour rotating southern swing shift and varying day-off combinations between rotations as part of normal coverage.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
  • United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
  • Wellness program provided through Rally
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • PTO offering with Paid Holidays
  • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

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.

Application End Date:

Job Requisition ID:
Essity261798

Salary : $31

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