Essity North America Inc.
Foam Production Operator (Manufacturing)
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.
In this role you will be responsible for the manufacturing of 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 area or be comfortable with the commute.
Monday – Friday: 2nd Shift 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
What You Will Do
Manufacture of foam necessary in the production 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.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Comfortable with wearing full-face respirator during shift.
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 60 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:
$20.80/starting hourly rate + benefits + annual incentive bonus
Individuals working on 2nd or 3rd shift will receive a shift differential to their hourly pay. 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
Location: 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.