Production Operator Level 1 (Day Shift)

Kanto Corporation

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Portland, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Production Operator will perform essential manufacturing tasks including chemical filling, packaging, and equipment calibration while maintaining accurate inventory records. They are also responsible for adhering to strict safety and quality protocols within a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or a related field. You can follow detailed instructions, possess basic math and chemistry knowledge, and are able to wear personal protective equipment including respirators and cleanroom gear.

Must Have Skills for ATS

cleanroom attire

PPE

pallet jacks

overhead cranes

inventory system

respirator

HAZWOPER

SOPs

Job Description

Start Your Career in High-Purity Chemical Manufacturing — Day Shift!

Kanto Corporation is seeking Production Operators to join our high-purity chemical manufacturing team on our day shift. In this role you will learn and perform essential production tasks, working side-by-side with experienced operators and supervisors. Through hands-on work and structured training, you’ll gain the skills, certifications, and knowledge to advance in your manufacturing career.

What You’ll Do

  1. Learn and Perform Production Tasks
    • Safely don and doff cleanroom attire and PPE.
    • Operate pallet jacks and overhead cranes (with certification).
    • Label, package, and inspect drums.
    • Prepare, wash, and fill drums with high-purity chemicals.
    • Calibrate tools and prepare filling equipment for use.
    • Maintain accurate digital records in Kanto’s inventory system.
  1. Support Shift Operations
    • Arrive on time and participate in passdown meetings.
    • Follow assignments from senior operators and shift leads.
    • Maintain housekeeping and clean production work areas daily.
  1. Safety Compliance
    • Follow all safety procedures without exception.
    • Stop work and alert team members if unsafe conditions are found.
    • Maintain respirator and HAZWOPER certifications.
    • Participate in daily safety shares and required training.
  1. Quality Compliance
    • Adhere to standard Operating procedures (SOPs) and cleanroom protocols.
    • Wear required cleanroom attire in designated areas.
    • Report and assist in resolving any quality issues.
    • Participate in daily quality shares and root cause investigations.

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ work experience preferred (manufacturing, warehousing, or customer service).
  • Basic chemistry knowledge (high school level).
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
  • Basic math skills (with calculator).
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work in personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator and cleanroom gear as needed.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk for long periods, and work in industrial environments.

Why Join Kanto

  • Learn a specialized trade with growth potential.
  • Gain valuable safety and technical certifications.
  • Work with experienced mentors in a safety-first environment.
  • Competitive pay (with overtime eligibility), generous FTO, paid holidays, rich medical/dental benefits, job focused tuition/education reimbursement, etc., and career-long, growth opportunities.

Apply today to start your career with Kanto. 

Kanto Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.


Day Shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Kanto Corporation

Kanto is the leading reagent manufacturer worldwide. While we have continued to supply high-grade reagent products to customers in various disciplines, Kanto is also now known around the world as a leading supplier of Electronic Chemicals, Biotechnology Products, Diagnostics and Fine Chemicals. In the United States, our primary focus is the semiconductor industry, to which we provide unmatched high-purity electronic process chemicals. Since Kanto started our high purity chemical research and development effort, we have led the process chemical industry in research and development investment, and we strive to continue to be the industry's roadmap supplier in Electronic Chemicals. Whether you're planning a new fab or retrofitting an existing fab, Kanto will help you achieve the lowest cost of ownership by providing effective solutions for all of your chemical related needs. Through our Portland, Oregon operations we also supply Kanto's premier Reagents, Biotechnology Products and Fine Chemicals to U.S. laboratories, researchers and customers. Tens of thousands of reagents are used in both scientific research and practical applications. Kanto has a wide range of high purity process chemicals, at ppt-level purity, supplied in a variety of containers. We can support your bottle, drum, tote, and bulk container needs. A partial product list follows: * acetic acid * acetone * aluminum etch * ammonium fluoride * ammonium hydroxide * buffered hydrogen fluoride (with and without surfactant) * dilute sulfuric peroxide, plus (DSP+) * ethyl lactate * ethylene glycol * hydrochloric acid * hydrofluoric acid * isopropyl alcohol * mixed acids * NBA * nitric acid * NMP * other solvents * phosphoric acid * poly etch * post CMP Cleaning Solutions (CMP-MO2) * potassium hydroxide * sodium hydroxide * specialty blends * sulfuric acid * TMAH
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