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Production Expeditor
Job Description
Keep priority jobs moving in a hands-on manufacturing environment where you’ll work directly with production leaders to solve delays and keep schedules on track.
SALARY: $28.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
LOCATION: TIGARD, OR
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Onsite
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE:
Visible Impact: Help keep critical production jobs moving and resolve issues before they affect customers.
Hands-On Work: Stay connected to the manufacturing floor rather than spending the entire day behind a desk.
Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with production, planning, project management, and sales.
Varied Workday: Track changing priorities, address constraints, and help realign jobs that fall behind schedule.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Monitor materials and work orders as they move through the manufacturing process.
Track expedited and high-priority jobs to ensure they remain on schedule.
Partner with production managers to identify delays, material constraints, and workflow issues.
Evaluate expedite requests and communicate how changes could affect existing production schedules.
Coordinate between production, planning, project management, and sales to provide clear job-status updates.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or industrial assembly.
Experience tracking production jobs, materials, work orders, or manufacturing schedules.
Experience working with metal or plastic manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles in a low-volume manufacturing environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position works in both a professional office setting and an active manufacturing environment with machinery noise and plastic chips. Safety glasses and hearing protection may be required in designated areas. Position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
NW Staffing Resources is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and job seekers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources. Simply select “Apply Online” at the top of the post to submit your application. If you’d like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d be glad to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at 503-242-0611.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Bridget is a Recruiter with NW Staffing Resources based in the Portland office. She specializes in matching talented candidates with employers across industries including Administrative, Light Industrial, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, and Dental support.
Her recruiting approach focuses on communication, responsiveness, and consistency. By taking time to understand both employer needs and candidate goals, he/she helps create long-term successful matches rather than simply filling positions.
As part of NW Staffing Resources, founded in Portland in 1985, she supports temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements throughout the Pacific Northwest. NW Staffing has earned ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards annually since 2017 and has been recognized as one of Oregon's Top 100 Companies to Work For.
Whether assisting a candidate with a career change or helping a client solve a hiring challenge, she is committed to delivering a positive staffing experience built on trust, professionalism, and results.
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