General Laborer Packing - Portland

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Bonus eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a team-oriented packer for a permanent position within our Production department. You will receive packing orders, verify materials, and prepare bundles per customer specifications using basic tools and measuring equipment.

You will help load and wrap finished metal, maintain accurate rack and bundle IDs, and ensure items leave the area properly packaged and labeled.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be able to use and maintain basic tools and measuring equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prints packing orders and ensures correct materials are available at the packing station.
• Cuts wood on a saw to use for packing or banding.
• Lifts metal from racks and packs bundles per customer specifications with assistance as needed.
• Maintains IDs for racks and bundles in process and records packing details in Oracle or relevant systems.
• Loads finished material onto conveyors for wrapping and ensures proper labeling and packaging before shipment.

Skills

English communication

Tools & measuring

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Job description

Location

Portland (OR), OR, US, 97211

Career area

Production

Department

Packing and Joseph

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

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 Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

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.
• Ensure that finished material leaves area properly packaged and marked.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Possess the ability to communicate in English.
• Must be able to use and maintain basic tools and measuring equipment pertinent to the position.
• Basic computer skills.
• Possess the ability to work as part of a team.

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 jobrelated assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand workrelated 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.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]

Why Hydro?

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.

A job where you make a difference

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage.

Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace 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 a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.