Production Operator

ENTEK is seeking applications for Production Operators to join our team on-site at our Lebanon, Oregon location. Our production facilities operate 24/7, so the ideal candidates will be willing to work any shift, including nights and weekends.

Production Operators perform tasks to support the needs of the Production Department. This includes operating, monitoring, and maintaining the production equipment to ensure the highest quality and productivity at all times.

Extruder

Operate, monitor, and maintain mixers, extruders, and extractors for their assigned production cell to ensure the highest quality, and productivity at all times.

Winder

Operate, monitor, and maintain the oven exit, fife guides, slitter system, defect detection system, and the winder mandrels. Responsible for proper packaging of final product and transporting the product to the packaging line.

Pelletizer

Operating, monitoring, and efficiently pelletizing recyclable material made available for reuse as raw material replacement in ENTEK mix formulas.

All parts of the Production Operator role may include:

• Conduct physical testing of product; in process and finish goods
• Ensure workplace is clean and orderly
• Accurately complete databases and production logs
• Make adjustments to maintain process efficiency as needed
• Monitor and operate continual production line to ensure achievement of performance, quality, and safety objectives
• Maintain safe operations

• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most documents.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to then develop reasonable solutions.
• Ability to maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance at scheduled work shifts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including following verbal and written direction.

Working Environment

This role is assigned to work three 12-hour shifts and one 6-hour shift per work week on the production floor. New employees may be assigned to work day or night shift.

This role is physically active and requires employees to be on their feet for most of the shift. You may also need to stand or walk for extended periods.

To perform the job successfully, you should be able to:

• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Reach with arms and hands, and use fine finger movements
• Regularly push or pull large rolling totes
• Regularly lift up to 30 pounds, frequently lift up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

The work environment includes:

• Proximity to moving mechanical parts
• Regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and heat
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Areas that can be relatively dusty due to raw material handling

Safety Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to wear a half-face respirator when needed (note: this requires being clean-shaven before reporting to work)
• Eye and hearing protection must be worn at all times while on the job

About ENTEK

ENTEK's DNA is based on a set of core values, which drive everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Commitment. Stop by our website at to learn more about our company and the opportunities that await you.

ENTEK is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

ENTEK's locations are non-smoking. Please inquire if you have questions.