Production Associate/Machine Operator

Would you like to be a part of a growing company?! Business is good and production is booming!

We offer great benefits, a great PTO package, great people to work with and a rotating schedule that gives you 4 or 5 days off at a time! (This is a full-time position.)

Ideal candidates will help promote quality, teamwork, flexibility, open communication and continuous improvement.

Willamette Falls Paper Company is seeking applicants for operating positions in continuous machine operations, raw material preparation, and finishing. Previous paper making experience is not required. We offer an innovative, technology-rich, lean organization built on a spirited history, well-regarded products and a loyal customer base.

Summary of Key Requirements:

· Excellent work history that includes at least 2 yrs consistent employment in the last 4 yrs, characterized by exceptional performance, reliability, good attendance and adherence to organizational policies and norms.

· Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a production environment.

· Able to perform frequent short-cycle repetitive tasks that require mental and physical stamina, and sensory alertness.

· Proficient in math, reading, basic science and manufacturing principles to pass a battery of standardized pre-hire tests.

· Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, days and nights.

· Willingness to work on short notice and overtime as needed.

· Motivated to progress into higher level positions.

· 18 years or older with High School Diploma or GED.

· Excellent verifiable prior employment references.

· Pass criminal and drug screening.

Job Duties

· Safety conscious in heavy manufacturing environment. Monitor, operate and troubleshoot machinery and equipment in a smooth and efficient manner.

· Good communication skills to provide and exchange job-related information with co-workers in a way that facilitates problem solving and decision making.

· Operate mobile equipment and cranes.

· Work constructively in a team environment.

· All operating positions work a 12-hour, rotating shift schedule with a paid lunch. An example of this schedule would be three (3) 12 hr. days, rotating to two (2) 12 hr. nights, followed by five days off. This rotating schedule covers 28 days (14 days off, for 14 days worked) and all employees get two weekends off a month.

Additional Details:

We offer a competitive starting wage of $21.46/hr. Overtime rates apply ($32.19) for hours worked over 10 hours in a work day, or after 40 hours a week, whichever is greater. There is potential for unscheduled overtime as well. Our competitive benefits package includes Family Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401K match, safety shoe reimbursement, on-site fitness facility, generous PTO and more.

Benefits begin the 1st of the following month in which you are hired and PTO starts accruing your first day of work!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.46 – $24.46 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
WFPC follows Oregon Health Authority and OSHA Covid-19 requirements.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location