You might have heard of us. You might not. But you definitely know our trusted brands, like Kleenex® and Viva®. We’re proud of our size, scale, and impact. But when you join us, you’ll find there’s much more to who we are. Because a role with us is about the care you take, the connections you make and the opportunity to build a better world.
Kimberly-Clark (KC) Millicent Mill is a world class manufacturing facility where we make our leading brands and have done so for 65 years! In our first year of operations, we produced approximately 4,000 tonnes of toilet paper and tissue. Today, we produce approximately 85,000 tonnes per year.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About Us
Kleenex®. Viva®. 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.
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 this role, you will provide laboratory services to ensure the quality of raw materials, finishing supplies, finished products, and competitor products.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect and test product samples daily; record results and report non-conformances.
Inspect raw materials and finishing supplies for compliance.
Perform quality and environmental audits; investigate issues and verify corrective actions.
Maintain accurate records and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Train production crews on quality testing methods.
Conduct quality tests for new products and raw materials; prepare samples for external labs.
Perform wet chemistry tests and benchmark competitor products.
Ensure lab environments meet cleanliness and compliance standards; review FSC artwork and support supplier quality assessments.
Skills and Requirements:
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (or similar) would be advantageous, demonstrating strong technical capability in testing and compliance.
Experience in quality assessment within production environments, with sound knowledge of compliance and auditing.
Around 3+ years of industry experience to confidently manage lab operations and support continuous improvement.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks while maintaining accuracy.
Strong communication skills for training crews, liaising with suppliers, and reporting results clearly.
Effective problem-solving skills to identify issues quickly and implement corrective actions.
High attention to detail and organisational ability to maintain accurate records and ensure lab standards are met.
Total Benefits
Find a better work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working options, tailored to suit your lifestyle plus Flex Fridays.
Take advantage of 2 recharge days and 1 volunteer day each year.
Enjoy discounts across the range of Kimberly-Clark.
Benefit from a variety of discounted products and services including health insurance, loan rates and novated leasing.
Look after your social, physical, and mental wellbeing with our free wellness and mental health resources and social events. Free membership to an onsite fully stocked weights gym and reformer Pilates onsite.
Grow your skills and knowledge with our tailored leadership and development programs, mentoring opportunities plus hundreds of online training courses.
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 and background check.
This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.