Located in Gresham, OR
Pay: Pay: $26.07/HR
Job Full Description
Direct Hire – Press Operator Assistant
Location: Gresham, OR
Pay: $26.07/HR
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday | Must be open to overtime, including occasional 10–12 hour shifts, early mornings, nights, or weekends as needed
Travel: None
Type: Direct Hire
We’re currently seeking a Press Operator Assistant for a full-time, direct hire role with a premier packaging manufacturer in Gresham, OR. This position plays a hands-on role supporting the Press Operator and press crew to keep production running efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Press Operator with all aspects of press operation
- Run the press during operator absences
- Supervise press feeder and helper team
- Help with make-readies, cleaning blankets, and roller changes
- Maintain accurate SAP/PEAK reporting and job prep paperwork
- Support plant schedules and quality standards
- Follow safety procedures and report any hazards
- Keep work area clean and organized
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1–3 years of manufacturing or print-related experience preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to follow directions and take initiative
- Must not be colorblind
Computer & System Skills:
- Familiarity with SAP or PEAK reporting systems a plus
- Comfortable with computers and job documentation systems
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, and twisting
- Must be comfortable working above ground (on top of press platforms)
- Requires coordination of eyes, hands, and feet
- PPE required: Safety/steel shoes, glasses, hearing protection, etc.
Core Competencies:
- Problem solving & critical thinking
- Dependability and punctuality
- Quality-focused and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented and safety-conscious
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
Benefits Offered by Employer:
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- FSAs, HSAs, and additional voluntary benefits
- Paid time off + 11 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance and employee discounts
- Adoption assistance and EAP
Gresham, OR
2101
1201 SE 223rd Ave
Suite 120
Gresham, OR 97030
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