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Production Operator

Essity


Job Location:

Cherokee, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 24 - 24
Posted: 3 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Production Operator Openings

Essity is looking for production operators at its Cherokee/Barton Alabama manufacturing facility.

Were looking for people who embody our Beliefs and Behaviors and bring curiosity innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment while growing your skills we would love to connect.

What You Will Do

  • Operate many different types of machinery
  • Operate lift trucks and other types of mobile equipment
  • Work with basic computer systems
  • Conduct basic maintenance on machinery

Who You Are

  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends
  • Ability to analyze data
  • General mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment
  • Ability to take direction and execute
  • Must pass written assessment interview pre-employment physical drug screen and background check

What We Can Offer

At Essity we believe every career is as unique as the individual and we empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Starting rate $24.14/hourly rate with an increase to $25.34/hourly rate after six months.

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

  • United Healthcare PPO/EyeMed Vision Insurance/Delta Dental Insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer based contribution
  • Company paid Basic Life AD&D short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Shift Premium
  • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to racecolor gender sex age religion creednational origin ancestry citizenship maritalstatus sexual orientation physical or mentaldisability medical condition military andveteran status gender identity or expressiongenetic information or any othercharacteristic protected by federal state orlocal law.

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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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Job Requisition ID:
Essity264952

Required Experience:

IC


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