(Openings on Day, Graveyard & Weekend Day & Night Shifts)
Kanto Corporation – Portland, OR 97203
$20.00 per hour base starting pay
Weekday Day Shift (M-F 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, five 8 hour shifts) Weeknight Graveyard (M-TH 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM, four 10 hour overnight shifts) Weekend Day (Friday-Sunday 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, three 12 ½ hour shifts) Weekend Graveyard (Friday-Sunday 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM, three 12 ½ hour shifts)
Kanto Corporation is seeking several exceptional Candidates to join our operations team at an exciting time of change and growth. Kanto has an outstanding reputation as a successful manufacturer to the semi-conductor industry supplying highly regarded products of exceptional purity and quality.
Kanto Corporation’s Operating Priorities areSafety, Quality, & Productivity, in that order. All three are active in everything we do with Safety always being 1st. Everyone at Kanto contributes to and sustains our dynamic company culture where open dialogue is encouraged and excellence is rewarded which in turn attracts and retains talented individuals. Our work is challenging and daily presents opportunities for growth and development.
Production Operatorsare needed to support growing production in our North Portland (Rivergate) facility. Operator Duties include (but are not limited to) the following: Cleaning and conditioning containers for chemical storage, Mixing and dispensing chemicals, Packaging finished product for shipment, Operating a variety of material handling equipment that includes pallet jacks and overhead cranes, Wearing personal protective equipment as required and working in clean room environments as necessary, Regularly lifting and/or moving materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, Carrying out detailed instructions presented in oral or written form, Performing basic mathematical calculations and occasionally using a computer for a variety of tasks.
Qualifications:Must have good dexterity, a full range of motion and the ability to regularly lift and/or move materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, occasionally up to 70 pounds. Must be able to understand and carry out detailed instructions presented in oral or written form and speak and understand English at a basic level, as well as demonstrating basic math and writing skills. Attention to detail, the ability to wear proper PPE, and to perform all work safely and consistently are required. Some production and/or warehouse experience is strongly preferred but not required; Experience with hazardous materials is preferred, although not required. Familiarity with hazmat labeling and the segregation of chemicals by hazard class within a warehouse environment are a plus. Occasional overtime may be required. Must pass a pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment criminal background and reference check.
Pay starts at $20.00 an hour. Shift differential pay is available on the following shifts: Weekday Swing and Weekend Day shifts ($1/hour differential) Weekday Graveyard/Overnight and Weekend Graveyard/Overnight shifts ($2/hour differential).
Candidates progress through three levels of training: Operator I (approximately 4-6 months from 1st day), Production Operator II (an additional 4-6 months), and finally to Operator III (an additional 4-6 months). Pay increases at completion of each level (level I, II, and III) with culmination at the 3rd level which is usually achieved within 12 to 18 months from a candidate’s date of hire.
Kanto promotes from within. We are looking for individuals who want a long-term opportunity with growth potential.
Great benefits package including a generous accrued Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy, 95% company paid medical insurance premium for employee, 100% company paid dental insurance premium for employee, 30% company paid medical and dental insurance premium for dependents, 9 company paid holidays, 401(k) company match, company paid short and long term disability insurance, basic life insurance for employees, and Employee Assistance Program.
This is a “Safety Sensitive” position—All applicants must pass a strict pre-employment drug screen due to the safety related nature of working at Kanto.
Equal Opportunity Employer