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Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Portland, OR
Starting Pay: $22.88/hr (with potential to make $31.38/hr)
Shifts: Three rotating shifts every 6 weeks: days 6:45 am – 3:00 pm, swing 2:45 pm – 11:00 pm, and nights 10:45 PM to 7:00 AM.
Additional: $1 differential for hours worked from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Who We Are Looking For:
We are currently seeking a Production Operator for our Portland, OR location. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this entry-level, full-time position is responsible for performing tasks and duties pertaining to manufacturing and processing impregnated surfaces. The Operator is required to know and perform all assigned production department functions in compliance with HSE - Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Arclin’s policies and procedures to contribute positively to an efficient and safely run operation.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform various tasks and monitor machine centerlines to keep the paper machine running to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to transfer finished paper products in pallet or roll form.
• Package finished products to protect for transit, print product labels, and transfer to the warehouse.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Run off-line converter machine to fill orders for specific customers.
• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements.
• Follow all site rules and procedures as they apply to quality, health, safety, and the environment.
• Visually monitor processes within their area of accountability and immediately inform the Lead Operator of any deviations or abnormalities.
• Work in close coordination with the Lead Operator to accomplish tasks needed to safely and efficiently meet production and maintenance schedules across all processes.
• Communicate and confer with the Lead Operator, as well as with Technical, Supervisory, and Support Personnel, to resolve process conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Follow machine centerlines at various sections of the paper machine. New ideas for process improvements will have the audience of the engineering and maintenance team. In some cases, will be rewarded with monetary reward.
• Perform troubleshooting in the event of process deviations.

To Be Successful, You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience is a plus but must be able to become certified.
• Capable of driving a Tractor/Tanker unit or being able to learn.
• Analytical and mechanical mindset needed to be successful in this role.
• Previous chemical/processing experience is a plus.
• Must be okay with rotating shifts (days/nights/evenings rotating every week).
• Must be okay with following strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb frequently working in elevated areas.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Systems experience is a plus.
• Basic math skills required, including the use of a calculator.
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to, potentially lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, climbing stairs, or any combination of the aforementioned, etc.

What We Offer:
Arclin’s employee benefits program offers competitive financial, medical, and personal services. Our comprehensive package includes a broad array of plans, allowing employees to select benefits that best meet their needs and those of their families. Major benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: medical, dental, orthodontia (for dependents only).
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance.
• Spousal & Dependent coverage available for purchase.
• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan – 401(k): traditional & Roth. Company match of $0.70 per dollar, up to 6%, and 5-year vesting program available after 90 days of employment.
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP): Awards are paid mid-February of every year, dependent on company EBITDA performance.
• Flexible, Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, and two (2) floating holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Programs.
• Community Involvement Activities.

About Us:

At Arclin, satisfying the changing needs of our customers is at the center of everything we do. To accomplish this goal, we work to improve our customers’ products and processes by providing innovative, value-added bonding and surfacing solutions for the engineered materials markets, and agricultural and natural resources applications that address market demands for greater product yield and reduced environmental impact. In our firm commitment to this mission, we apply the highest standards for performance to these three principles: Trust, Value, and Innovation. Visit our website for more information on our Mission & Values.

Simply put, our people matter. Throughout our company, we encourage and value creativity and diversity as the way to do business. And for a very good reason — the quality and effectiveness of our products start with the quality people who make them: our experienced professionals who understand our customers’ needs and processes.

Together, our team of more than 800 employees across 14 locations applies its talents and the latest technologies to developing thousands of advanced applications that drive customer success.

Please Note:
The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. They do not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.