T1 - TM - Tissue Machine Operator

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Production Operator is an entry level position. The production operator role will be responsible for machine operations of Tissue Machine, OLP (Offline Printer), Rewinder, Stock Prep and Quality for Tissue Manufacturing. The role will be required to operate other machines in Tissue Manufacturing, such as overhead cranes, forklift trucks and roll wrappers. In this role you will be responsible to work alongside crew members to perform daily operator maintenance and housekeeping tasks.

The role is an Entry/Basic position with the opportunity to achieve Advanced skills for Production Operator in Tissue Manufacturing following the Paid for Progression (P4P) Matrix.

The Basic/Entry role will include a skills block requiring phased completion to demonstrate competency for each skill to operate or perform tasks. A panel pass review will be required to qualify you to operate or perform tasks at each level.

The role is rotational shift work-12 hour shifts

In this role, you will:

All duties assigned will have Work Instructions in POKA (online tool) for each of the jobs and skills development.
You will be required to be trained to comply with all safety operations for tissue manufacturing, including lock-outs for machinery, other equipment, and emergency stops.
Perform duties required for fire mitigation on the machines.
Perform duties required on the machines for unwind stands, crimper wheel, roll and slitter section, windup and shuttle cart.
Change out direct/indirect materials as required and refill adhering to the standards.
Perform quality checks for the different operations in accordance with the in-process quality checks.
Pull tissue wadding “broke”, perform blowdowns, and assist with roll changes as detailed in work instructions and standards.
Accurately record required machine data inputs as per work instructions into applicable platforms/systems.
Complete pre-inspection checklists as per work instructions/standards in compliance for safe operations of equipment.
Perform wash of the Tissue Machine as per work instructions.
Participate as a team member in fabric changes as per work instructions.
Wash TM with crew when there are no sheets and assist with fabric changes.
Load “broke” and pulp bales onto broke conveyor belt for main pulper.
Regular monitoring of screens for upcoming events on the tissue machine.
As required, provide additional support to unload rail cars, live loads when necessary for pulp.
Complete Workplace Inspections in Poka as assigned.
Responsible to maintain all regulatory training.
Follow daily Ways of Working with digital tools (POKA, Shiftboard/Schedule Pro, SAP, Pims, etc).
Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice and Housekeeping standards.
Responsible to maintain timekeeping requirements (punch-in/outs on UKG system) for attendance and breaks.
Other duties as assigned by Crew Leaders, Asset Leader.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

SAFETY:

Demonstrate commitment to safety through decision making and utilization of our 3 Safety Obligations – take care of yourself, take care of others, and let others take care of you
QUALITY:

Actively contribute to KC quality goals by understanding our quality philosophy, making quality decisions, and escalating quality concerns and improvements
PRODUCTIVITY:

Actively contribute to goals and improvements
Think Customer: I anticipate my customer’s needs. I will be open to and adopt ideas wherever possible to ensure I am meeting customer needs. I will network with employees across the mill and KC organization
OUR WAYS OF WORKING:

Focus on Consumers - We keep the needs of customers and consumers at the center of our work.
Play to Win - We aim high, measure our results and live our values because winning with integrity matters.
Move Fast - We turn decisions into action, remove barriers and seek progress over perfection.
Grow our People - We champion inclusion and encourage our people to ideate, innovate and contribute to their growth.
FLEXIBILITY:

Shift Schedules may change to meet the needs of the business
Available for “call ins” to support business needs
About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.


You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older and authorized to work in Canada.
High School Diploma or Equivalent, 3-5 years of Manufacturing Experience
Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
Competent Computer Skills to work with Digital Technology, Platforms and Enterprise Management Systems
Driver’s license in good standing
Fit to operate mobile equipment, forklift truck
Industrial environment (noise, dust, moving equipment, fluctuating temperatures etc.) May include prolonged periods of sitting (on forklift) and standing. Also includes bending, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs, working at heights and in confined spaces. PPE Requirements will include safety shoes, hearing protection and other appropriate PPE as designated
Rotational Shift Work; 12-hour shifts (3 days, 3 days off, 3 nights), weekdays, and weekends.
Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.


Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.