Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Material Handler

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, caregivers, 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, improve well‑being for people, and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment.

Essity is looking for production employees who have the ability and aptitude to progress to the top position in each department, while supporting our high standards of safety. Newly hired employees begin work as a Labor Reserve, where they learn the processes and equipment. Typical responsibilities, for a Labor Reserve employee, vary greatly based on work assigned. This position requires physical exertion in a heavy, industrial environment.

The ideal candidate should/could live in Middletown, OH. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

• Prepare raw materials for the operation
• Operate machinery and industrial equipment to Essity standards
• Maintain communication with previous and next shift, as well as other crew members and team members involved in operations
• Maintain housekeeping
• Secure quality level by regular testing requirements
• Complete all documentation needed for operations
• Work in a safe manner, while wearing hearing protection, eye protection, steel‑toed shoes, bump caps, and other personal protective equipment as required
• Accurate reading of tape measures, gauges, and other test equipment
• Utilize basic math skills
• Use basic computer skills to retrieve and enter data
• Train and re‑train as position requirements are modified

• High School Diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety awareness
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Complex problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a team‑based work setting
• Must be able to pass written assessment, pre‑placement physical, drug screen, and background check

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits. Pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / Eye Med 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

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 Es

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.