Packaging & Production Operator:

American Workforce Group, Inc.
  • Columbia City, OR
  • $18–$20 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Sustainable Manufacturing: Production Packaging & Equipment Operator Wanted!Description for Packaging & Production Operator:


  • Machinery Operation: Safely set up, adjust, and operate automated packaging lines and high-capacity wood shaving compression balers.

  • Material Management: Facilitate the efficient placement of bags, clear compression chambers, and safely remove compressed wood bales from the machinery line.

  • Palletization & Warehousing: Move, stack, and wrap completed heavy product bags onto pallets, apply protective covers, and stage finished goods in the correct warehouse locations.

  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance adjustments and troubleshoot operating characteristics on packaging lines to maximize production uptime.

  • Data Tracking: Accurately record bale weights and maintain daily production activity logs according to strict facility quality standards.

  • Logistics Support: Utilize a forklift (or train to get certified) to complete basic material-handling tasks around the warehouse as required by leadership.

Details for Packaging & Production Operator:


  • Pay Range: $18.00 – $20.00 / hour (Based on Experience / DOE).

  • Schedule: Steady Day Shift | Monday – Friday

  • Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM 

  • Status: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire.

Requirements for Packaging & Production Operator:


  • Physical Stamina: Ability to safely lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs independently, with the endurance to stand, walk, and work on your feet for a minimum of 7 hours per shift.

  • Technical Aptitude: Sharp problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, good hand-eye coordination, and an interest in learning machine mechanics.

  • Prior Experience: Production, warehouse, or machine operation experience is preferred, but hands-on training is provided. Prior forklift experience is a strong plus!

  • Compliance: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen; some background restrictions apply.

Benefits After Hire:


  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan options.

  • Company-paid Life Insurance.

  • WA State Paid Sick Leave and generous paid holiday packages.

To Apply:
? Email your resume: cowlitzjobs@americanworkforcegroup.com

? Call our recruiting team: (360) 200-4900

? Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Our Mission Statement: “We positively impact people and our community by placing motivated qualified individuals at great places to work.”

American Workforce Group"Built on Relationships, Backed by Integrity"

Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbia City, OR
Salary$18–$20 Per Hour

Skills

  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Machine Learningunmatched
  • Machining Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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