Fast Facts
Join Vernier as a Production Operator I in Beaverton, OR, where you'll test, validate, and package scientific products in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment. This role is ideal for team players with strong interpersonal skills looking to grow in a supportive workplace.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include testing and validating products, packaging, quality assurance, and entering manufacturing data while working closely with team members to ensure product quality meets specifications.
Skills: Candidates should possess excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, teamwork skills, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, as well as proficiency in Google Docs and Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and up to one year of related experience in a manufacturing setting are preferred; a strong willingness to learn and foster professional relationships is essential.
Location: This position is based in Beaverton, OR, with no specified travel requirements.
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $35,000 - $50,000.
Production Operator I - Operations Team
Who You Are
You are a team player who works hard while still being able to enjoy both your work and your team. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, while your attention to detail makes you stand out in a crowd. You know how to get the job done and are always thinking of ways to improve it. You are open to input from others and are always willing to help out wherever you are needed.
Must Haves
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Good attendance and ability to be punctual
Traits for Success
- Demonstrates a high level of professionalism
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Able to foster working relationships while building trust with peers
- Desire to learn and grow
- Self-motivated
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One year of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems
- Familiarity with Microsoft® Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Mail, and Google Calendar
About the Production Team
Our Production Team is a quality-driven, flexible team. We work cohesively toward a common goal, create a positive working atmosphere, and support each other to combine individual strengths in order to enhance overall team performance.
The team excels at what they do, especially during peak times. During the spring and summer months we expand our teams through seasonal workers. The Production Team takes pride in training and assisting seasonal workers to ensure that everyone has every possible opportunity to succeed.
The Production Team is hardworking, self-motivated, and an effective group that enjoys having fun along the way.
About us
Founded in 1981, Vernier pioneers award-winning interfaces, sensors, software, and curriculum to transform how educators teach science and how students collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data. Vernier is registered as an Oregon Benefit Company. We have also been on the list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Oregon for over 15 years. Being on this list means that we are serious about our commitment to providing employees with a positive, professional, and fun work environment. Vernier is owned by a Perpetual Purpose Trust, which empowers us to stay committed to our core mission and values and prioritize our social and charitable objectives far into the future.
What we can offer you
At Vernier, we appreciate the impact of a sustainable work-life balance. In addition to an amazing company culture, Vernier offers competitive pay, profit sharing, a generous employer contribution into your 401(k) retirement account, and exceptional benefits. We have an onsite fitness center, private shower facilities, and an indoor bike storage room. Vernier is located next to the Millikan Way MAX line, and we provide employer-paid commuter benefits to all eligible employees. We also offer training opportunities, tuition assistance, paid volunteer time, a generous PTO (paid time off) plan, along with paid sabbaticals.
Job Title: Production Operator I
Department: Production
Reports To: Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY Tests, validates, and packages various types of measurement products
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Tests and validates various scientific probeware and computer interfaces to product specifications. Uses test program to identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels.
- Follows test and packaging procedures to ensure all product specifications are met.
- Labels and packages product
- Assembles boxes and inserts by hand, packing tape and/or shipping tape.
- Assembles accessory items (i.e. small parts kits) needed for processing a work order.
- Quality assurance inspection of all products
- Collects and enters manufacturing process data.
- Participates as a team member on process and continuous improvement projects.
- Processes work orders, inventory transactions and records defects in ERP system.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with scheduled work hours
- Works under immediate supervision. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Provides stellar customer service by maintaining professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Effective at working in a team environment. Shares information with others, listens, and responds appropriately.
- Familiarity with an MRP/ERP system for processing work orders, inventory transactions and recording defects
- Familiarity with email, word processing and spreadsheet databases.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent, and 0-1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in small groups of employees in the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Vernier Science Education is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
