Converting Assistant / Manufacturing - Portland

Job Description

Job Description

Location: 16300 NE Mason Street Ste. 200, Portland, OR 97230 Position: Full Time

Reports to: Production Manager FLSA: Hourly

Summary:

Join our Portland Converting Division and begin your career supporting hands‑on production & manufacturing work by helping fulfill customer orders within our converting operations. This role offers the opportunity to earn forklift certification and receive training on specialty sheeting equipment. You will contribute to the overall success of the Paper Converting Division by assisting Sheeter and Rewinder Operators and Coordinators with quality control and order accuracy. Enjoy a consistent and reliable schedule — Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., with occasional overtime available — allowing you to maintain work‑life balance. Safety is a top priority; this is a safety‑focused position.

Essential Functions:

· Assist with sheeting and converting operations according to the Coordinator's production schedules.

· Conduct quality control checks at various stages of sheeting and rewinding to ensure high-quality finished products.

· Keep the work area clean and organized, follow all safety policies, and complete job duties safely.

· Prepare finished goods for shipment by accurately tagging, strapping, and wrapping products on pallets, then move them to the designated staging area.

Other Functions:

· Participate in weekly and quarterly inventory reconciliation, including bin locations, product identification, and inventory adjustments.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Previous experience in a converting or manufacturing operation preferred.

· Basic math skills required.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and current versions of Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

· Detail‑oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; well organized.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment while maintaining accuracy.

· Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor repairs and equipment adjustments as directed.

· Ability to identify paper quality issues and communicate concerns to the Operator or Lead.

· Understanding of different paper substrates and potential sheeting or converting issues.

· Ability to safely operate a paper roll clamp truck, lifting up to 6,000 pounds up to 18 feet without damaging product.

· Ability to clearly understand and apply safety requirements and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

· Ability to operate a computer terminal.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. waist‑high on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. with team assistance on an occasional basis.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling required.

• Warehouse and mechanized work environment subject to temperature extremes.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Frequent use of warehouse and industrial equipment (e.g., forklift, picker, pallet jack, etc.).