Production Operator (Day, Swing, Overnight)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical Insurance Premium Coverage for

Dental Insurance Premium Coverage for

401(k) Company Match

Company-paid disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Portland, OR is seeking Production Operators for an evaluation-to-hire position. You will clean, mix, and package chemicals, operate pallet jacks and overhead cranes, and follow strict safety rules.

This role offers Overnight, Swing, and Day shifts with base pay starting at $23–$28 per hour, and potential for permanent employment after the evaluation period, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Dexterity and full range of motion required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, occasionally 70 lbs.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions.
• Basic English proficiency in speaking and understanding.
• Basic math and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and safety.
• Overtime willingness.
• Production/warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• Hazardous materials experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and condition containers for chemical storage.
• Mix and dispense chemicals.
• Package finished products for shipment.
• Operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, overhead cranes).
• Wear PPE as required.
• Work in clean room environments when necessary.
• Regularly lift/move materials up to 50 lbs (70 lbs occasionally).
• Follow detailed oral/written instructions.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Occasionally use a computer for various tasks.

Skills

Dexterity

Lifting 50 lbs

Follow instructions

English proficiency

Basic math

Attention to safety

Overtime willingness

Job description

Production Operator - Evaluation-to-Hire Position

Location: Portland, OR 97203

Salary: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour (depending on experience and shift differential)

Shifts Available: Overnight Shift, Swing Shift, and Day Shift

Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking Production Operators for an evaluation-to-hire position in Portland, Oregon. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company in the manufacturing industry. Upon successful completion of the evaluation period, there is potential for permanent employment with our client.

Position Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and conditioning containers for chemical storage
• Mixing and dispensing chemicals
• Packaging finished products for shipment
• Operating material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and overhead cranes
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Working in clean room environments when necessary
• Regularly lifting and/or moving materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
• Following detailed instructions presented in oral and written form
• Performing basic mathematical calculations
• Occasionally using a computer for various tasks

Qualifications:

• Good dexterity and a full range of motion
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, occasionally up to 70 pounds
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions presented in oral or written form
• Basic proficiency in English, both speaking and understanding
• Basic math and writing skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Previous production and/or warehouse experience preferred, but not required
• Experience with hazardous materials is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with hazmat labeling and chemical segregation within a warehouse environment is a plus
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime

Salary and Career Progression:

• Base pay starts at $23-$28.00 per hour
• Shift differential pay is available for specific shifts
• Candidates progress through three levels of training: Operator I, Operator II, and Operator III
• Pay increases after each level

Benefits:

• Opportunity for long-term employment with growth potential
• Generous accrued Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
• 95% company-paid medical insurance premium for employees
• 100% company-paid dental insurance premium for employees
• 30% company-paid medical and dental insurance premium for dependents
• 9 company-paid holidays
• 401(k) company match
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Basic life insurance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note: This is a "Safety Sensitive" position, and all applicants must pass a strict pre-employment drug screen due to the safety-related nature of the work.