General Laborer

Hydro Extrusions•Portland, OR

About The Position

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations. What we offer you Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions Education Assistance Bonus Plan Eligibility Parental Leave UNION represented by Local 162 Teamsters Union What you will be doing Receives and prints packing order from computer and determines that correct packing materials are available at packing station. Cuts wood on saw to use for packing or banding. With assistance of a co-worker for long extrusions, lift metal from rack to packing cart and use prescribed material to hand pack bundles per customer specifications. Maintains ID for all racks and bundles in process. Loads metal onto conveyor belt to go through auto wrapper. Visually inspects ends, cut length and material to ensure accuracy and quality prior to packing. Keeps record of items packed and records on Oracle job and Suffix letter with last item packed. Ensures that finished material leaves area properly packaged and marked. Notifies Lead Person of potential problems with pack patterns. What will make you successful? Ability to follow directions. Ability to accurately read a tape measure. Excellent punctuality and attendance record. Interpersonal skills: Team player, organized, self-starter, adaptable to change, results-oriented, and able to work with limited supervision Previous experience in a heavy industrial, fast-paced environment Equal opportunities Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [email protected]

Requirements

Ability to follow directions.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
Excellent punctuality and attendance record.
Interpersonal skills: Team player, organized, self-starter, adaptable to change, results-oriented, and able to work with limited supervision
Previous experience in a heavy industrial, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Receives and prints packing order from computer and determines that correct packing materials are available at packing station.
Cuts wood on saw to use for packing or banding.
With assistance of a co-worker for long extrusions, lift metal from rack to packing cart and use prescribed material to hand pack bundles per customer specifications.
Maintains ID for all racks and bundles in process.
Loads metal onto conveyor belt to go through auto wrapper.
Visually inspects ends, cut length and material to ensure accuracy and quality prior to packing.
Keeps record of items packed and records on Oracle job and Suffix letter with last item packed.
Ensures that finished material leaves area properly packaged and marked.
Notifies Lead Person of potential problems with pack patterns.