Process Operator

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.

LOCATION: Forest Grove, OR

SALARY: $25.22/hr. | $1.50 shift differential

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 12-hour shifts; 12:00am-12:00pm | Rotating compressed schedule

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

· Hands-On Manufacturing Work: Be directly involved in chemical purification processes, sampling, monitoring, and quality control in a clean room environment.

· 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.

· Career Stability: Temporary-to-hire opportunity with consistent full-time hours and long-term potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Operate and monitor process control systems, record key parameters, collect samples, and maintain product quality by identifying and reporting out-of-spec conditions.

· Ensure strict compliance with safety, operating procedures, and ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards while maintaining clean, hazard-free work areas.

· Troubleshoot operational issues, perform basic maintenance, verify completed work, and coordinate effectively with engineers, maintenance, lab staff, and vendors.

· Maintain accurate documentation, communicate clearly during shift handovers, participate in training and emergency response, and support ongoing professional development.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· High school diploma or GED; 2+ years’ in a chemical manufacturing environment, including clean room exposure.

· Experience with chemical handling, PPE compliance, quality systems, and escalation of out-of-spec (OOS) products.

· 1+ year of forklift operation experience and familiarity with pallet jacks, warehouse equipment, and standard production tools; trailering experience preferred.

· Strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of manufacturing concepts (production planning, bottlenecks, time management), and solid work ethic.

· Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a respirator fit test, fluency in English, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar systems).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and safely lift, push, or pull materials while wearing required PPE, including respirators. Candidates must be comfortable working in a clean room and industrial manufacturing environment, operating equipment, and responding physically to routine and emergency situations.
 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of background, identity, or status.

This position is offered through the Beaverton Branch of NW Staffing Resources. When applying through , please click “Apply Here” and select the Beaverton Branch for immediate consideration. Or contact our office directly at 503-643-7574 to speak with a Recruiter.

Job ID# 140514

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