Production | Metal Racking - Day Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Shop Helper in Tualatin to support daily manufacturing operations. You will assist production, move materials, and help stage items for fabrication in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and following safety protocols in an open-air production setting. Mon-Fri schedule with overtime potential; pay is $20 per hour with bonus eligibility after 30 days.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Assist production personnel with day-to-day shop activities.
• Move raw materials, parts, and finished products around the facility.
• Prepare and stage materials for fabrication and production.
• Load and unload trucks and delivery vehicles as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Operate hand tools and basic shop equipment safely.
• Assist with inventory control and material handling tasks.
• Follow safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Support various departments with general labor duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Team player

Heavy lifting

Stamina

Forklift awareness

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a motivated and dependable Shop Helper to support daily manufacturing operations at our Tualatin facility. The Shop Helper works closely with production teams to maintain workflow, ensure materials are available, keep work areas organized, and support a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 6: AM-3 PM, there will be overtime

Pay

$20/hr, bonus after 30 days

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist production personnel with day-to-day shop activities.
• Move raw materials, parts, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Prepare and stage materials for fabrication and production.
• Load and unload trucks and delivery vehicles as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Operate hand tools and other basic shop equipment safely.
• Assist with inventory control and material handling tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Support various departments with general labor duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)

• HS Diploma/GED
• Ability to work outside and then undercover in a production facility where the doors are open at all times
• Must be safety conscious and be able to understand how to work around forklifts and equipment constantly moving
• The ability to communicate problems or needs to leads and supervisors
• The ability to lift to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods (length of shift) in open air environment: wear PPE; maintain a safe work environment
• PPE provided by you: Steel toe boots with metatarsal guards are required (Express has a program to help with the purchase of these items)
• PPE provided by client: Hard hat, gloves, high vis jacket/vest, and protective glasses

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.