Operator

Walker Industries; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Paid volunteer days

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Walker Industries is seeking an Operator for their Portland facility. The role involves operating machinery, quality control, and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have 2-3 years of industrial experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems. This position offers a competitive salary between $22 - $27/hour based on qualifications, a supportive team, and extensive benefits including health & safety practices, paid volunteer days, and opportunities for community involvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical systems and/or equipment maintenance.
• 2-3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, tools, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operating process equipment to prepare batches of emulsions.
• Collecting product samples in accordance with quality control procedures.
• Adhering to maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
• Loading and offloading trucks containing raw materials.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting abilities

Knowledge of WHMIS practices

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Plant loaders

PLC software

Job description

About the Job

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

Here’s What You Need

• 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
• Experience with routine inspections and minimizing equipment downtime is an asset.
• Flexibility to change work schedule or work additional hours as needed to meet customer demands and production schedule.
• Knowledge of WHMIS practices.

What’s in it for you

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.