Forest Grove, OR
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.
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.
LOCATION Forest Grove, OR
SALARY $25.22 per hour + $1.50 shift differential
SCHEDULE Full-Time 12-hour shifts, 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM Rotating compressed schedule Night / Overnight shifts
Temporary-to-Hire
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies and take corrective action when necessary
• Collect, document, and deliver process samples to the lab
• Monitor and record temperatures, pressures, and flow rates
• Utilize process control computer interfaces to maintain target variables
• Perform production quality control checks and report out-of-spec conditions
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers regarding routine and non-routine issues
• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and support team members
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and coordinate with outside vendors
• Verify completed maintenance work
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Communicate with engineers, maintenance technicians, and lab staff to schedule work
• Participate in training sessions and emergency response activities
• Maintain clean, hazard-free workstations
• Follow all operating policies and procedures
• Maintain awareness of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards
• Take accountability for ongoing professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 1 year of forklift operation experience
• Clean room environment experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and similar systems)
• Experience with chemical handling and PPE compliance
• Familiarity with quality systems and escalating OOS products
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts such as bottlenecks, production planning, and time management
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using standard production tools
• Forklift, pallet jack, or warehouse equipment experience
• Trailering experience preferred but not required
• Strong motivation and work ethic (“go-getter” mindset)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role works in a chemical manufacturing and clean room environment, and requires working indoor and in outdoor conditions. Requires wearing PPE, standing for extended periods, working 12-hour shifts, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed. Exposure to chemicals, machinery, and manufacturing conditions is expected.