Production Operator Maintainer (POM)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Kimberly-Clark scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Production Operator Maintainer
Maumelle, AR
As a person, you’re a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
In this role, you will:
- Require a basic understanding of hand tools and machine parts and can utilize them to adjust and/or make repairs to equipment as this role includes minor maintenance work.
- Require a basic understanding of equipment operations and troubleshooting skills to make process adjustment when necessary. Engaging appropriate resources while following an escalation process.
- Facilitate shift hand-off meeting with oncoming peer/team.
- Advise Machine Crew Leader on team training needs and working with MCL to coordinate all training of new hire/transitional employees, reporting on the line, that are not certified in position.
- Participate with on shift problem solving, as needed.
- Work closely with other Process Technicians to document and train assigned Production Operators.
- Understands asset theory of operations and can troubleshoot process issues during upset conditions and be able to follow shut-down/start-up procedures.
- Support reliability and cost improvements such that productivity and maintenance spending meet or exceed budgeted expectations.
- Work non-rotating night schedule (Panama Schedule) 2-2-3
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands-and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.
In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
- Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
- Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.
- 1+ years of continuous work experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on process/leadership in a manufacturing environment.
- Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
- Are able to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- Successfully passing a hands-on mechanical assessment and skill knowledge evaluation is required to be considered for this role.
- Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.
- Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
- Adhere to all Quality Requirements including strict Gowning and Hygiene requirements.
- Must be able to wear the required PPE while performing tasks.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds twice each hour.
- Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and ramps.
- Perform bending, twisting, stooping, and crouching movements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer 1+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience or 2+ years of maintenance classes from a Technical Institute.
- Experience working in an FDA regulated facility.
- Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Starting Hourly Wage: $36.59 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. Please note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.