Packaging Technician I at Potters Industries Inc – Canby, Oregon

Potters Industries in Canby, OR is currently hiring for a Production Technician I. This role is responsible for performing various tasks to ensure the efficient packaging of finished products according to the plant production schedule and established operating standards. The Production Technician I will operate machinery, maintain production flow, and ensure safety and quality standards are met while assisting with additional duties as assigned. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for growth and development.

Shift Availability:
• Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (10-hour shift)

Compensation & Benefits:
• Pay: $19.99/hour
• Weekly pay
• Full-time, permanent position with ample growth and development opportunities
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and paid time off

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure all tasks are performed safely in compliance with HSE rules and regulations.
• Set up, prepare, and monitor machines/equipment used for packaging, including Robot/Palletizer, heat sealers, sifters, and other necessary equipment.
• Complete all production technician duties to meet production requirements.
• Perform bagging of 50-pound product bags, bulk sack filling, and pail/drum filling.
• Stack bags and pails weighing 50 lbs.
• Rework tasks such as cutting bags, boxes, and stainless steel (s/s) items, and rework them into the process as needed.
• Assist with discard dust management.
• Safely operate sweepers, forklifts, scales, and banders.
• Pull Work In Progress (WIP) inventory as required.
• Perform close-up duties, including banding, heat sealing, and final QC inspection of packaging.
• Maintain a clean Packaging Supply Room with good housekeeping practices.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure correct labeling, lot numbers, product codes, and spec compliance.
• Complete required daily documentation and inspections.
• Set up packaging printers and robot programs.
• Load and unload trucks as necessary.
• Participate in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

Education:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Post-high school technical school or college education is a plus

Experience:
• 1-3 years of manufacturing environment experience preferred
• 1-3 years of forklift operation experience or certification preferred

Skills/Knowledge:
• Basic computer knowledge (email, data entry)
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions

Working Environment & Physical Demands:
• Plant environment with high heat temperatures
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist, push, and squat throughout the workday
• Must be able to hear and respond to machinery alarms and sounds

Additional Information:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Tasks may be modified as needed.

Potters Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.