Oregon Metro
Metro Paint Operations Technician - Variable Hour
SALARY
$26.90 Hourly
LOCATION
Metro Paint, OR
JOB TYPE
Variable Hour (formerly "temporary")
JOB NUMBER
2024-2052-WPES
DEPARTMENT
Waste Prevention and Environmental Services
OPENING DATE
03/07/2024
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Position Summary
Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.
Metro Paint Operations Technicians work as part of a team that opens and color sorts used latex paint, performs color mixing and quality testing to create batches of new recycled paint, and packages and ships the finished product for sale and donation in the community. Technicians always use personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by Metro that is appropriate for the job such as safety glasses, steel toe boots, Tyvek suits, and nitrile gloves. In addition to processing paint, technicians may also operate forklifts and pallet jacks, perform equipment maintenance, manage inventory, and assist customers on the sales floor.
As a Variable Hour Metro Paint Technician you will:
Manually identify, sort, and bulk quarts, gallons and five-gallon containers of incoming latex paint into large containers while wearing full body personal protective equipment (PPE).
Filter, chemicalize, and package recycled latex paint for retail sales, wholesale, and donations.
Operate cash register and Point of Sale system to conduct retail sales, returns, wholesales, and donations of paint and sundry items.
Assist in the management, storage, and inventory of incoming latex paint, wire cages, pallets, lab testing supplies, production supplies, assorted retail items, and/or recycled paint.
Safely utilize and operate equipment necessary for work including lift trucks, pallet jacks, pneumatic mixers, lift table, can opener, and/or bucket buster.
Assist in the shipping and receiving of operation materials in accordance with standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and Department of Transportation regulations.
Assist in the daily accurate documentation of recycling operations data including paint batch production, shipping manifests, laboratory testing, and/or paint processing.
Provide consistent clear communication with coworkers and supervisors within and beyond program area.
Perform regular cleaning and preventative maintenance of work area and equipment.
Attributes for success:
Ability to function in a manufacturing environment with large equipment and loud noises while following safety protocols
Ability to use computers to type up documents and access email
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers and customers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to self-motivate and see tasks through to completion
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Metro staff, contractors, and the general public
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to maintain situational awareness
Ability to safely operate (and/or ability to learn to safely operate) a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools including forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and power tools
Commitment to racial equity and inclusion in the workplace
Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we’re committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
One year of experience in paint recycling or paint manufacturing; OR
Any combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
Schedule
Work takes place primarily Monday through Friday with Saturday rotations, all at the Swan Island paint recycling facility at 4825 N Basin Ave, Portland, OR 97217.
Working Conditions
This position requires the ability to perform the activities necessary to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Processing incoming paint is highly physical work that takes place in a wet and loud environment while wearing a full-body suit. Operations Technicians can expect to spend over half of their time performing this duty.
This position requires continuous and/or frequent standing, handling, talking, repetitive motions of the hands/wrists and good general hearing. Also requires occasional walking, fingering, reaching, feeling, bending, grasping and the ability to lift and/or carry buckets that weigh up to 60 pounds continuously for over an hour at a time. Duties are performed almost exclusively indoors.
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:
If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATION
This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580. It is classified as Metro Paint Operations Technician (Download PDF reader). (Download PDF reader) Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
A completed online application
Responses to supplemental questions
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
Initial review of minimum qualifications
In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Reference check
Additional Information
Questions?
Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann
Email: carrie.gundermann@oregonmetro.gov
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
Online applications: Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-797-1570.
Pay equity at Metro: Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): Unless otherwise stated in a collective bargaining agreement, Metro pays both the employee and employer portion of PERS contributions for eligible employees.
Veterans' preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Agency
Oregon Metro
Address
600 NE Grand Ave
Portland, Oregon, 97232
Phone
503-797-1570
Website
Metro Paint Operations Technician - Variable Hour Supplemental Questionnaire*QUESTION 1
A person in this position will be required to wear a protective suit and work in a physically demanding environment at least three days per week up to seven hours per day with continuous exposure to latex paint. This can include constant standing, twisting, pushing, use of fine motor skills, and lifting up to 60 pounds regularly. Please select how many years of personal or professional experience you have working in a physically demanding environment such as this.
More than 3 years of experience
2 - 3 years of experience
1 - 2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
*QUESTION 2
Do you have experience in the following areas?(check all that apply)
Pouring and mixing paint
Performing color and quality testing
Operating machinery and tools
Performing maintenance on equipment
Customer service interacting with members of the public
Working as part of a team
*QUESTION 3
Operating a forklift and electric pallet jack will be part of this position. Please select how many years of experience you have operating this equipment, or any experience that would prepare you to learn to operate this equipment.
More than 3 years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
*QUESTION 4
Please describe your experience working with paint or paint recycling.
* Required Question