Operator

Walker Industries • Portland, OR

21d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

You may be a good fit as an Operator if you are organized, have situational awareness, and take special care to do a good job. You have the capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests while proactively anticipating actions to meet needs. Your primary goal will be performing a variety of plant operations and quality control duties to assist in the effective and efficient operations of the plant while maintaining a focus on safety. We are looking for an Operator at our Walker Emulsions Inc. Division Production Facility at our location in Portland. The salary range is between $22 - $27/hour based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in mechanical systems and/or equipment maintenance
• 2-3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Minimum of high school graduation or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on machinery
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, tools, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of WHMIS practices.
• Flexibility to change work schedule or work additional hours as needed to meet customer demands and production schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with routine inspections and minimizing equipment downtime is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operating process equipment including pumps, tanks, homogenizers, mixers, PLCs, and control panels to prepare batches of emulsions and/or other formulated products.
• Using specialized software, prints batch sheets, prepares batches according to set formulations.
• Collecting product samples in accordance with quality control procedures.
• Recording all process data in accordance with the requirements according to specifications and quality assurance/quality control processes.
• Operating equipment such as forklifts, plant loaders, and trucks.
• Adhering to preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs and guidelines for all plant equipment.
• Loading and offloading trucks containing raw materials, ranging from raw wax and other bulk liquids to totes, drums, and pails.

Benefits

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees