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Posted: 10/21/2025 Employment Type: Temporary Industry: Light Industrial - Unskilled Labor Job Number: 50510815 Pay Rate: $20-22 / hour

Job Description

West Sound Workforce is supporting Port Townsend Paper Corporation with their annual maintenance closure in November by hiring temporary Safety Watch Attendants. This well-established company, with 90 years of continuous operation, is a safety-focused leader in producing environmentally responsible Kraft pulp products.

As a Safety Watch Attendant, you’ll play a key role in protecting the skilled tradespeople working onsite. Your responsibility will be to monitor confined spaces, ensure only authorized personnel enter, and report any safety concerns. While the work itself is simple, your attentiveness directly impacts worker safety and helps keep the project on schedule.

There’s no heavy lifting, and full training is provided. Overtime is available, making this a great way to earn solid pay in a short period, while contributing to the safety and success of an important local project.

Shift information:

10-12 hour shifts
Day and overnight schedules available

What you will do as a Safety Attendant:

Monitor and control access to confined spaces, ensuring only authorized personnel enter and exit
Keep accurate, detailed records of confined space activities, including entry logs and air quality test results
Observe environmental conditions inside and around confined spaces before, during, and after entry to ensure worker safety
Act as a first line of defense by reporting hazards and requesting assistance immediately in case of an emergency
Support the overall safety team in maintaining compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards

What we are looking for:

A strong safety-first mindset and the ability to stay alert during long shifts
Dependable attendance and punctuality, this is critical to project success
Comfort working in an industrial or manufacturing environment (no prior experience required; training provided)
Ability to read, write, and understand English well enough to follow safety procedures and complete documentation

Additional Information

Benefits include sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked; paid Family & Medical leave (per Washington State); 401K after eligibility; holiday pay and vacation bonus after eligibility; and opt-in for health insurance, personal Aflac and life insurance plans available. Want to learn more about our benefits for temporary employees, including a 401K plan and vacation bonus? Visit our benefits page!

At West Sound Workforce, we recognize and value the unique contributions each individual brings to the workplace. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are equally dedicated to fostering a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. By closely monitoring guidance from health and safety authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we maintain robust protocols to address workplace safety and employee well-being. Our commitment extends to partnering with clients to ensure employees have the necessary tools, training, and protective measures to perform their roles safely and effectively.

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