Hourly Operator

Job description

At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably-produced foods and beverages that nourish people’s lives. Some of our brands include Dannon, Activia, Horizon Organic, International Delight, Silk, Oikos, So Delicious Dairy Free, Stok, Two Good, Vega, and Wallaby Organic . And as the largest Certified B Corporation® in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet.
With headquarters in Broomfield, CO and White Plains, NY, Danone North America has more than 6,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada, and more than a dozen manufacturing facilities across North America. When you join Danone North America, you become part of a global team that is inspiring a healthier world through food.

Danone North America is looking for a Hourly Operator in Portland, Oregon.

In this role you will be accountable for:

·  Operation of computer systems, machine equipment and/or running manual tasks in order to maintain safety, operational efficiency and quality of the product or goods handled.
·  Ensure timely and accurate production and delivery of goods.
·  Participation in teams to enhance the integrity of our drive for excellence.
·  Moderate to heavy lifting and bending required.
·  Operating powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc is required.

The ideal candidate will have:

·  A High School diploma or GED.
·  2-4 years of experience in production / manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
·  Established self management skills. Must bring interpersonal and communication (written and oral in English) skills required to interact with various levels of plant personnel.
·  Work with minimal supervision and with varying degrees of ambiguity.
·  Sharp and tenacious troubleshooting skills— the ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity.
·  Basic computer and math skills.
·  Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (i.e. forklift).
·  Dependable, a team-player, and demonstrate initiative.
·  Detail-oriented, organized, and possess ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly, while maintaining control, focus and professionalism in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
·  The willingness to work flexible schedules as needed. Work schedules could include nights, weekend or holiday shifts.
·  Ability to perform physical demands of:
·  A fast paced environment
·  8 or 10 hour shifts
·  Continuous walking, standing, bending, twisting
·  Moderate to heavy lifting, repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs

Nice to have:

·  Individuals with experience in the dairy, food and beverage industry strongly desired.
·  Experience with high speed production equipment.
·  AA degree / BS degree preferred

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com .　

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.　

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