Assistant Operator - Bag Machine

About the role

Assistant Operator Machine Bag position supporting bag machine operations. Assists with machine setup, material supply, monitoring, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and fill-in operation during shift changes. Maintains safety, cleanliness, and documentation standards while collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assists with machine setup, prepares machinery for operation by setting up tools, loading materials, and adjusting settings as directed by the primary operator.
• Supplies raw material or component specific to the bag machine as needed, ensuring a steady flow of materials to maintain efficient production levels.
• Monitors bag machine operations, observes the machine during operation to ensure the machine is running as expected, notifying the primary operator or supervisor of any issues or malfunctions.
• Assists with routine maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating, or replacing parts, adjusting machine settings, or other standard practices to ensure proper operation of the machine and to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoots minor technical issues, performs minor repairs or adjustments under the guidance of the primary operator or maintenance personnel.
• Ability to fill-in or temporarily run the machine during shift changes, or as necessary.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment by performing standard tasks such as removing debris or waste materials.
• Adheres to all safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety policies and reports any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Completes production logs or reports as required for documentation purposes, including but not limited to production output, machine downtime, or any maintenance or repair activities.
• Effectively works with other departments or team members including maintenance, material handling, quality, inventory, scheduling, supervisors, customer service, or any other members of the production team, management team, or as directed by the supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (Preferred).
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help (Preferred).
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21.00 to $23.00. Differential pay rates for swing and graveyard shifts.

Schedule

Shifts and hours could vary depending on production requirements.

• Shift 1: 06:00am – 02:00pm
• Shift 2: 02:00pm – 10:00pm
• Shift 3: 10:00pm – 24/7 two-week rotation of 06:00am (6:00am–6:00pm or 6:00pm–6:00am)

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation – 40 hours after six months employment
• Oregon Sick Leave – up to 40 hours per year
• Quarterly bonus opportunities (attendance, production)
• Medical, vision, and dental effective on the 61st day of employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement