General Laborer- Extrusion- Day Shift

Norsk Hydro; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in Portland, OR is hiring a General Laborer- Extrusion- Day Shift to join the production team. This role involves reading packing instructions, handling materials, packing bundles, and operating basic packing equipment on a day shift at our Portland facility.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to keep pace with a conveyor line. Base wage is $19 per hour with opportunities for growth and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand all work and safety instructions relevant to their specific position.
• Must be able to use and maintain all basic tools and measuring equipment pertinent to their specific position.
• Must be able to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Must be able to keep up with a moderate speed conveyor line.

Responsibilities

• Receives prints and understand packing instructions from saw operator in either written or verbal form that corresponds to packing materials available at packing station.
• Cuts wood on saw to use for packing or banding, when needed.
• 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 specifications.
• Maintains ID for all racks and bundles in process.
• Loads metal onto conveyor belt when required.
• Visually inspects ends, cut length and material to ensure accuracy and quality prior to packing.
• Ensures that finished material leaves area properly packaged and marked.
• Notifies Lead Person of potential problems with pack patterns.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Basic measuring tools

Job description

General Laborer- Extrusion- Day Shift -Portland

Location: Portland (OR), OR, US, 97211 Career area: Production Department: 8 & 10 Press Riverside Day Shift Job Type: Permanent

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

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Base wage- $19 per hour

What you will be doing

• Receives prints and understand packing instructions from saw operator in either written or verbal form that corresponds to packing materials available at packing station
• Cuts wood on saw to use for packing or banding, when needed
• 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 specifications
• Maintains ID for all racks and bundles in process
• Loads metal onto conveyor belt when required
• Visually inspects ends, cut length and material to ensure accuracy and quality prior to packing
• Ensures that finished material leaves area properly packaged and marked
• Notifies Lead Person of potential problems with pack patterns
• Other duties as assigned

What will make you successful?

• Must read and understand all work and safety instructions relevant to their specific position
• Must be able to use and maintain all basic tools and measuring equipment pertinent to their specific position
• Must be able to work cohesively in a team environment
• Must be able to keep up with a moderate speed conveyor line

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.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.