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Chemical Operator

NW Staffing

  • FOREST GROVE, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • $27.26 Per Hour
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  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Chemical Processesunmatched
  • Cleanroomunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Environmental Chemistryunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Monitoringunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Specimen Collectionunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

Description


Ready to grow your career in chemical manufacturing with a stable company that values safety, precision, and teamwork? This Process Operator role offers hands-on experience in purification processes, quality control, and maintenance within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
 

SALARY: $27.26/hr. DOE

LOCATION: Forest Grove, OR

SCHEDULE: Full-time, Rotating 2-2-3 schedule (At least one working Saturday or Sunday each week), 12:00am-12:00pm, Temp to Hire




WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE
  • Hands-On Manufacturing Work: Be directly involved in chemical purification processes, sampling, monitoring, and quality control in 
  • Safety-First Culture: Work in an environment with strict safety standards, PPE requirements, and ISO compliance where best practices truly matter.
  • Technical Skill Development: Gain experience with process control systems, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
  • Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborate closely with engineers, lab technicians, and maintenance teams in a small, supportive operation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Ensure compliance with all safety policies, ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards, and housekeeping requirements, taking corrective action to maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment.
  • Monitor and control production processes by recording operating parameters, utilizing process control systems, collecting process samples, and maintaining target operating conditions.
  • Perform quality control inspections, identify and report out-of-spec conditions, and maintain accurate operational documentation in accordance with company procedures.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues, perform and verify basic maintenance activities, coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors, and support equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams during shift handovers, work scheduling, training activities, and emergency response situations to ensure safe and efficient operations.

 
 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
  • High school diploma or GED required, with at least 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience,  experience with clean room environments a plus.
  • Proficient in chemical handling, PPE compliance, quality systems, and identifying/escalating out-of-specification (OOS) products; able to pass a respirator fit test.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating forklifts, using standard production tools, and understanding manufacturing concepts such as production planning, bottleneck management, and time management; trailering experience is a plus.
  • Effective communication and computer skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, use Microsoft Office applications, maintain a valid driver's license, and demonstrate a strong work ethic and self-motivated approach.
     

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position works in a chemical manufacturing environment, including both indoor and outdoor settings. The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, work in a clean room environment with PPE requirements, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
 

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources.  Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application.  If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 360-695-4900


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