Seasonal Machine Operator Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies

• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.

Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others

• Embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.

Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure.
• Introduction to troubleshooting and resolving process problems.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
• Perform audits, weights and quality checks. Machines may vary by site.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
• Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins and if needed into grinder.
• Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Move finished goods to designated area.
• Prepare & document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
• Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Must be available for all shifts

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

EXPERIENCE:

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.

EDUCATION:

Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

TRAINING:

Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date on 1st Shift. Shift will change after training is complete.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach out, over and below with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

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