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Grain Craft
Utility Worker (N. Portland - St. Johns Area $27.50)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$43,780 / year median in Oregon
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Utility Worker (N. Portland
- St. Johns Area $27.50) Grain Craft
- 3.
Pay:
$27.50 per hour starting wageJob Type:
Full-time (non-exempt/hourly) Reports to:Plant Head Miller Location:
Portland, Oregon Schedule:
Assigned rotating shifts as needed (6am- 2pm; 2pm
- 10pm; 10p
- 6am)
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Grain Craft is a company that is committed to our team members. We offer generous benefits with a focus on three guiding pillars: Driven With Purpose (We Make Every Day Count), Relationships Are Everything (Meaningful Connections Fuel Our Success), and Right Always Wins (We Never Compromise on Safety, Quality, and Commitment). These pillars are the bedrock of Grain Craft's high-performance culture. We champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and continuous learning and development opportunities for professional growth. Our pillars are real and lived out every day in action, and our mission has never changed. If you are a team player, have an exceptional work ethic, and wish to join other first-class team members at our Portland, OR mill, then we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume for review by one of our recruiting associates. Remember, this is not just a job, but your next career!ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Responsible for assigned floors and weekly master sanitation tasks. Weekly tasks and duties are performed from a Master Sanitation Checklist Cleans bins and rail cars monthly. Learn when rail cars need to be turned down for maintenance Performing preventative maintenance duties around the mill/plant. Assisting maintenance personnel as needed. Routinely observe and make decisions to ensure the preservation of the physical facility, including all equipment, utilities, pumps, compressors, boilers, roofs, etc. Conduct routine maintenance on the department equipment as scheduled, and maintain the area in a clean, sanitary condition. Responsible for sanitation in designated areas. Actively maintaining a safety culture. Always thinking of personal safety and that of your team members. Serve on safety and food safety committees. Performing different mill projects and other duties as assigned. Milling work hours will require all candidates to have flexible schedules for a rotating shift and projected overtime and perform job functions in Grain Craft's physical mill environment, in accordance with set work scheduleREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to demonstrate detailed orientation, which includes ensuring documentation is complete. Ability to complete routine forms, using existing form letter, and/or conduct routine oral communications Ability to operate equipment and ensure it stays in optimal performance specs. Ability to work climb ladders and work at elevated heights with proper PPE. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral/written instructions. Ability to quickly make decisions that may have immediate impact on the work unit and department. Ability to communicate with others effectively, and express or exchange ideas in a respectful manner.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).Experience:
Prefers experience in the farming, flour, or food production environment, but not required.Other:
This position is contingent upon successfully passing both a background check and drug-screening.- Grain Craft maintains that we are a drug-free company on all levels