Chemical Processing Operator
About The Position
Temp To Full-Time PROCESS OPERATOR Ready to grow your career in chemical manufacturing with a stable company that values safety, precision, and teamwork? This Process Operator role offers hands-on experience in purification processes, quality control, and maintenance within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE Hands-On Manufacturing Work: Be directly involved in chemical purification processes, sampling, monitoring, and quality control in a clean room environment. Safety-First Culture: Work in an environment with strict safety standards, PPE requirements, and ISO compliance where best practices truly matter. Technical Skill Development: Gain experience with process control systems, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, and operational reporting. Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborate closely with engineers, lab technicians, and maintenance teams in a small, supportive operation. Career Stability: Temporary-to-hire opportunity with consistent full-time hours and long-term potential. LOCATION Forest Grove, OR SALARY $25.22 per hour + $1.50 shift differential SCHEDULE Full-Time 12-hour shifts, 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM Rotating compressed schedule Night / Overnight shifts Temporary-to-Hire
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 1 year of forklift operation experience
- Clean room environment experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and similar systems)
- Experience with chemical handling and PPE compliance
- Familiarity with quality systems and escalating OOS products
- Understanding of manufacturing concepts such as bottlenecks, production planning, and time management
- Mechanical aptitude and experience using standard production tools
- Forklift, pallet jack, or warehouse equipment experience
Nice To Haves
- Trailering experience preferred but not required
- Strong motivation and work ethic (“go-getter” mindset)
Responsibilities
- Ensure strict compliance with safety policies and take corrective action when necessary
- Collect, document, and deliver process samples to the lab
- Monitor and record temperatures, pressures, and flow rates
- Utilize process control computer interfaces to maintain target variables
- Perform production quality control checks and report out-of-spec conditions
- Communicate effectively during shift handovers regarding routine and non-routine issues
- Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and support team members
- Perform basic maintenance tasks and coordinate with outside vendors
- Verify completed maintenance work
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with company procedures
- Communicate with engineers, maintenance technicians, and lab staff to schedule work
- Participate in training sessions and emergency response activities
- Maintain clean, hazard-free workstations
- Follow all operating policies and procedures
- Maintain awareness of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards
- Take accountability for ongoing professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
