Job Description:

Converting Associate

Job Description

Converting Associate

Kimberly-Clark – LaGrange Mill

The Converting Department is responsible for the converting production, packaging, and distribution of Kimberly Clark products.

Note:

• The LaGrange Mill operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year.


• 12 hour rotating shifts 6:00am to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 6:00am.


• Shift rotates between working days and nights every two weeks.


• It is a basic requirement of this position to meet the above defined work schedule.

Position Purpose:

This position will report to and receive direction from the Asset Team Leader. The position is responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, and upkeep of high-speed machinery used to convert nonwoven material.  The position is also responsible for ensuring superior quality of the produced material. The incumbent will provide support for the converting assets on a rotating shift to ensure short term objectives and future converting goals are achieved.

• Participate and lead machine start-up, troubleshooting, shutdown, and grade change events.


• Must be fully trained in all aspects of converting and understands and is capable of applying all of the elements of the training system.


• The incumbent must demonstrate initiative and flexibility to support the business results of the operating team.


• Participate in root cause assessments of all safety, product/process, quality and productivity issues and customer complaints.


• Support total team involvement, communicating to prevent reoccurring mistakes within and across crews ensuring that the on-coming crew is “set up” for success in the functional locations you are supporting.


• Supports training plan to address crew/converting asset team deficiencies analyzing both self and teammates to support the overall business. Ensures delivery of training to fellow crew members as subject matter expert.


• Responsible for receiving and responding to performance feedback and necessary developmental opportunities.


• Participates in giving feedback and recognition to fellow team members to enhance performance.


• Development of skills that will allow for entry level promotion into manufacturing area.


• Use lean principles to identify and solve problems.


• Provide input to equipment and process improvement initiatives.


• Initiate work requests and record reliability activity in SAP system.


• Work overtime as required.

The LaGrange Mill production staff works rotating shifts. Associates rotate from days to nights and then back to days every 2 weeks. One week associates work three 12 hour shifts and the next week associates work four 12 hour shifts. Overtime is required occasionally and is not optional.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• Two years of manufacturing experience, one of which must be continuous.


• Must be able to maintain a work schedule of 12 hour rotating schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.


• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to pass technical skills assessment.


• Basic computer skills.

Preferred:

• Three years of manufacturing experience in production operations – of which, two years are continuous employment.


• Technical training.


• High mechanical aptitude.


• Proficient in use of computers.


• Understanding of Lean principles.

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. 

 

Kimberly-Clark is an 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.

 

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-GA-LaGrange

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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