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Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
We are looking for a Bale Production Operator to operate production equipment in accordance with the required safety, housekeeping, quality and
production standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety:
· Comply with all environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) rules and regulations at all times. (e.g 10
critical safety rules and three obligations)
Quality:
· Check for visual defects and measure basic parameters to ensure compliance with quality standards
· Make adjustments to the machine on instruction from the Quality Associate
· Report problems outside of incumbent scope to Team Leader
Housekeeping:
· Maintain world class levels of housekeeping according to the 5’s housekeeping standards
· Report all damages or defective equipment as and when damage occurs
Productivity:
· Communicate with outgoing counterpart (hand over)
· Prepare and load raw materials and packaging as required on the machine
· Run the machine, monitor and make minor adjustments to machine settings to maintain quality,
waste and productivity standards
· Report any major deviations or defects to Team Leader
· Participate in changing operations supplies (consumables)
· Provide assistance to Team Leader as instructed
You will be maintaining equipment associated with the production, packaging and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance work. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world. It starts with YOU.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
· Minimum Grade 12 or relevant N3
· A minimum of 6 months of previous experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to operate effectively in a team would be highly desirable
· Exposure in this role for at least 3 months will be highly advantageous · The ability and skill to solve problems
· A self starter
· A sound technical know-how
· The skill to run a converting line
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.
