Production Operator at Essity North America Inc. in Manchester, Connecticut

Job Description:

Production Operator (1st Shift)

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

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. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for the manufacturing of our Hydrofera brand of wound care products. We're looking for people who embody our values and demonstrate the desire to learn new skills. The ideal candidate should live in Manchester, CT or be comfortable with the commute.

This role will start off with an hourly rate of $18.00/hr.

Monday - Friday: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

What You Will Do

• Manufacture and packaging of various wound care products within current company policies and procedures.




• Adhere to good manufacturing/documentation practices and/or relevant ISO/regulatory standards.




• Ensure that all relevant quality paperwork is completed including work orders and cleaning logs.




• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules and establish a safety-first mindset.




• The orderly storage of work in progress including proper identification of lot designation and product status.




• Maintain facility and production area cleanliness.




• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding improvements to methods and procedures in assigned areas.




• All other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• High School diploma or equivalent.




• Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.




• Requires ability to perform general math computations.




• Strong written and verbal communication skills in internal settings.




• Requires ability to take initiative to solve problems.




• Ability to lift to approximately 40 lbs and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.




• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours during shift with appropriate rest and meal breaks.

About Our DEI Culture

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.

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

$18.00/hourly rate + benefits + annual incentive bonus

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed 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.




• Employee Assistance Program




• PTO offering with Paid Holidays




• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance




• Employee discounts program




• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total Rewards

Manchester, CT

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.

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