1st Shift Machine Operator

Alleguard; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement Program (401k)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Alleguard in Oregon is seeking an Assistant Cutter to operate hot wire cutting lines under the Floor Supervisor, gaining hands-on knowledge of EPS manufacturing processes. This role supports production efficiency and safety in a protective foam solutions environment.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with potential line changes and physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs and exposure to high temperatures. Join a growing team focused on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic personality.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Able to manage and set priorities in a changing environment.
• High degree of self-motivation and flexibility.
• Analytical and structured work approach.

Responsibilities

• Machine operator for hot wire cutting lines with efficient consistent workflow to maximize efficiency while adhering to company policies and safety procedures.
• Stretch wrap bundles as needed/palletizing.
• Track block numbers.
• Tape measure/ruler knowledge.
• Adaptive to change (Moving from one line to another).
• Drives the line.

Skills

Hardworking attitude

Enthusiastic personality

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Prioritization in changing environment

Self-motivation and flexibility

Analytical approach

Job description

Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed.

Position

Assistant Cutter

Job Summary

We are looking for a Machine Operator to work directly under our Floor Supervisor. This position will gain first-hand knowledge of EPS manufacturing processes.

Pay

$16 USD/HRLY

Responsibilities

• Machine operator for hot wire cutting lines with efficient consistent workflow to maximize efficiency while adhering to company policies and safety procedures.

• Stretch wrap bundles as needed/palletizing.

• Track block numbers.

• Tape measure/ruler knowledge.

• Adaptive to change (Moving from one line to another).

• Drives the line.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and enthusiastic personality.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Able to manage and set priorities in a changing environment.

• High degree of self-motivation and flexibility.

• Analytical and structured work approach.

Physical Demands

• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.

• Position requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.

• Ability to perform duties in a high-temperature environment (150-170 degrees Fahrenheit) for short periods of time (typically less than 5 minutes).

Schedule

• Monday through Friday

• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Flexibility is a must - hours subject to change based on production schedule

Benefits

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers.

Our benefits package offers eligible team members access to:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Retirement Program (401k)

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Alleguard Company Values

• Safety - We care for our employees by creating and maintaining an environment with consistent actions, trusted processes, and courageous conversations.

• Trust - We build confidence with our employees and customers through dependability, respect, clear communication, and service.

• Integrity - We are consistent in always striving to do the right thing by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.

• Collaboration - Our diversity is the catalyst that drives our teamwork, creative problem-solving, and partnership.

• Growth - We invest, develop, and empower our people to build our company so our customers will experience outstanding success, in turn contributing to our own.

• Accountability - We achieve our success by holding ourselves and each other to high standards of behavior, commitment, and personal responsibility.

Come join us!

We’re a dynamic, high-growth business, invested in helping you grow with Alleguard.

Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades. That’s because we believe in collaborating as a team to serve and support each other as well as we serve and support our customers.

Alleguard’s employee-centric culture is designed to help you maximize your talents, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience on the way to achieving your professional goals.

Hiring process typically takes about 1 week to complete