Mid-Level
Machine Operator
Machine Operator - Paper Machine
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, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
About the Role Essity is looking for an experienced Paper Machine Operator. The Paper Machine Operator will support the Winding/Slitting/Finishing end of a large Paper Machine process as part of a team of four or five operators. Once trained, you will fill in 4th-hand positions and 3rd-hand positions during vacations, absences, etc. and will assist with other mill support tasks.
We’re looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you’re always supported, we would love to connect.
What You’ll Do
-
Contribute toward a positive safety culture.
-
Work within Essity safety standards to support the efficient operation of the rewinder/slitting end of the Tissue manufacturing process.
-
Operate the process and perform routine maintenance, housekeeping, and resupply of materials necessary for roll preparation and shipping.
-
Deliver finished rolls of paper to awaiting trailers, load trailers, and enter necessary roll weight data into integrated materials management system.
-
Support Essity Continuous Improvement Systems.
-
Consult with Team Leader or skilled operators if required.
-
Order and prepare raw materials / or products for palletizing and installing them on the machine according to standard operating procedures.
-
Communicate with previous and next shift as well as with other operators.
-
Maintain housekeeping to established standards.
-
Produce paper that meets specifications and customer demands.
-
Complete all required documentation.
Who You Are
-
High School Diploma or GED (proof required)
-
Eight-hour southern swing shift is required.
What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits: Expected Compensation $31.76/hourly rate + benefits with potential to earn up to $45.43 per hour.
Pay offered 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 / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
-
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
-
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Additional Information 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 EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
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.
Application End Date:
Job Requisition ID: Essity264675 Location: Menasha, WI Time type: Full time Start date: 2026-08-10 Posted on: Posted Today
Sign up to apply and find out right away if you're a fit.
Is this role right for you?
Your agent will tell you — in seconds.
Sign up and I'll tell you right away how well Essity matches you — what you already have, and what's missing. Then I stay on it: I search for you and only write when I find something worth your time.