Production Operator I

Description

Job Summary: The Production Operator will work on the production line, performing machine feeding, material handling, and ensuring quality and continuous process flow. Key Highlights: 1. Impact the lives of millions of people with innovative brands. 2. Work as part of a team committed to innovation and growth. 3. A performance-driven culture focused on sustainability and well-being. Our goal is to deliver Better Care for a Better World—and achieving this requires people and teams who care about making a difference every day. Here, you’ll contribute your professional experience, talent, and motivation to continue bringing our iconic and innovative brands to the lives of millions of people worldwide. In this role, you’ll help us impact the lives of millions of people around the globe. It all starts with YOU! As a **Production Operator**, your responsibilities will include: * Request raw materials and feed production machines; handle pallets and prepare raw materials according to product specifications, following standard procedures to ensure uninterrupted process flow using manual, hydraulic, and/or electric pallet jacks; generate AMR (Alert for Non-Conforming Materials) for non-conforming materials and route them to the hold area; and move machine waste to the factory’s waste area. * Return excess material after phase change, properly packaging and returning it to the warehouse. * Conduct weekly inventory jointly with PCP (Production Control Planning) to ensure counting accuracy. * Conduct shift handover before operations begin, reviewing logs from previous shifts and exchanging information with the outgoing operator. * Operate production machinery following established procedures and safety regulations to produce finished goods meeting required quality standards and deadlines; perform manual palletizing when necessary. * Provide support to other departments as needed, following supervisor instructions and internal safety procedures to meet operational demand and ensure smooth workflow. * Monitor raw material changes and the production process, identifying issues or opportunities to ensure final product quality and on-time delivery while minimizing losses. * Attend bi-hourly meetings with the machine team and supporting departments to discuss topics related to quality, safety, productivity, etc. * Maintain 5S in the assigned area, caring for tools, machines, and equipment used, and comply with the weekly cleaning plan. \- Adhere to quality, safety, and environmental standards and procedures per Kimberly-Clark’s internal policies. * Participate in developing PFRA’s (Process Failure Risk Assessments) for the area. * Use all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when visiting the factory or internal facilities where mandatory use is stipulated under occupational safety regulations. * Perform format changes on case packers, product conveyor belts, and cartoners, ensuring SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) principles are applied. **About Us** Are you already familiar with our brands Huggies®, Intimus®, Poise®, and Plenitud®? Kimberly-Clark products would not exist without talented professionals like you. Here, you’ll join a team dedicated to driving innovation, growth, and the impact of our operations. With over 150 years of market leadership, we’re constantly seeking new and better ways to perform—so now is your moment to seize our open opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you at Kimberly-Clark. We are inspired by purpose and guided by performance. We are a company committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity to drive business results and positively impact the lives of our employees, consumers, suppliers, and communities. We approach all our job openings with an inclusive culture in mind—respecting and embracing diversity across gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, and disability. We believe in people’s talent and potential, and for us, having diverse teams is essential to achieving our growth ambitions and actively representing different perspectives, opinions, and stories—enabling the transformation we deeply desire. **About You** You operate at the highest possible level and appreciate a performance-oriented culture fueled by authentic care for those around you—seeking to join a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, well-being, and career development. To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following qualifications: * Completed or currently pursuing a Technical Degree in Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Automation * Experience in production environments * Residency in Suzano/SP or surrounding areas **To Apply** Click the “Apply” button and complete the application process. A member of our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your skills align with this position. In the meantime, explore our careers website. And finally, a few important notes: This position is available only to local candidates already authorized to work in the country where the role is based. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this position. **PRIMARY LOCATION** -------------------- Suzano Mill **WORKER TYPE** --------------- Employee **WORKER SUB\-TYPE** -------------------- Regular **JOB TYPE** ------------ Full time