Production Associate (Utility Helper) at FITESA WASHOUGAL INC – Washougal, Washington

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our Washougal, WA facility has an excellent opportunity for a Production Associate (Utility Helper) to join the team.

This position is responsible for providing assistance to the production line as needed.

• Making heads
• Providing down day supplies
• Material Handling of finished product rolls
• Repackaging and repairing product rolls for shipment
• Cutting cores, performing resin duties and transporting materials.

Additional Responsibilities:

• General facility clean up
• Machinery cleaning such as screens and filters
• Trash removal
• Grounds maintenance

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3 to 5 Years in a Manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Non-Woven Experience a plus
• Must be willing and able to work shift work - 8 hr shifts. Rotating shift work - Days, Graveyard, Swing.
• Willingness and ability to pass a drug screen and background check is required

Additional Information:

• Paid vacation
• 9 paid holidays
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match + additional 3% company contribution
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

• Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.