Job DescriptionJob Description
Join a 50-year legacy of supplying the world with art glass that appears in museums, cathedrals, parks, courthouses, hospitals—even the US Capitol Dome. Locally owned and operated since 1974, Bullseye Glass Co. is a growing company that has always worked shoulder-to-shoulder with artists and architects, uniting creativity and industry, inspiration and perspiration. Awarded 2025's Coolest Thing Made in Oregon!
Essential Job Functions
Operate the buggy in a safe and efficient manner
Accurately load sheets of glass into the lehr
Trim glass off of full ladle
Spread molten glass onto the rollers
Understand techniques for all thicknesses and widths
Ability to lift, push and pull 50 – 80 pounds
Assist in daily cleaning and closing procedures
Ability to be a team player
Understanding of the most common forming related defects that may occur in a sheet
Pack sheet glass into crates
Build crates for glass to be packed in
Band cases together after packing
Stage crates using a pallet jack
Other Job Functions
General clean-up of warehouse/shipping work area
Inventory control
Glass cutting
Requisites (Education, Training, Experience, Skills)
High school diploma or equivalency
Must be a good listener and have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to identify colors and tints
Good communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Forklift experience helpful
Work well with numbers
Team player.
Good attention to detail
Training Period
Three months.
Physical requirements / Use of Senses
Standing/walking: Frequently. To move throughout the plant areas.
Lifting/carrying: Frequently. To pull sheet glass from bin area; to stock sheet glass into bin area, to pack sheet glass into crates; to build crates and band packed crates. Typical weight between 8 and 40 lbs. Lifting molten glass in a ladle from the pot in the furnace to the forming table. Push and pull 80lbs of molten glass.
Handling/grasping: Frequently. To pull sheet glass from bin area, to stock sheet glass into bin area, to pack sheet glass into crates, to build crates and band filled crates. Push and pull buggy/ladle. Using tools to form sheet glass.
Speaking/hearing: Frequently. To speak with employees and supervisors and follow verbal instructions.
Finger dexterity: Frequently. To pull sheet glass from bin area, to stock sheet glass into bin area, to pack sheet glass into crates, to build crates and band filled crates. To operate buggy.
Near vision: Frequently. To stock sheet glass into bin area, to pull sheet glass from bin area, to read pull tickets, read written instructions, to build crates, pack sheet glass into crates, and band packed crates, must be able to identify colors and tints. To pull molten glass from furnace and into buggy.
Far vision: Frequently. For maneuvering about the plant.
Mental requirements / Attributes
Interaction with others: Frequently. Communicates with co-workers, supervisor, employees.
Time/deadline/shift/overtime requirement: Frequently. Job requires considerable coordination with other employees and supervisor.
Attention to detail: Frequently. Accuracy is critical for almost all phases of the job.
Critical judgment: Frequently. May need to identify problems or assess situations quickly.
Positive attitude: Continually. Essential while working in an environment with time stressors and working closely with co-workers.
Operation of Equipment / Tools
Bander: Frequently. To band packed crates together for shipment.
Cart: Frequently. To stack pulled glass on prior to packing.
Staple Gun: Frequently. To build wooden crates for packing glass.
Saw: Frequently. To cut wood to size for crate building.
Forklift: Occasionally to move crates and load onto trucks.
Pallet Jack: Frequently. To move and stage crates before loading onto trucks.
Casting ladle: Frequently. To cast glass out of the furnace to the forming table.
Spreading Bar: Frequently. To spread molten glass on forming table.
Industrial Scissors: to trim molten glass from ladle.
Company DescriptionOur Mission
We collaborate with a community of artists around the globe to produce quality art glass and promote quality glass art.
Bullseye Glass Company is a manufacturer of colored glass for art and architecture with worldwide distribution and a strong commitment to research, education, and promoting glass art. We are based in
Portland, Oregon.
Since 1974, we have collaborated with a community of artists worldwide and have been instrumental in developing many of the fundamental materials and methods at the core of contemporary kiln-glass. We're widely known as the first company in the world to formulate and manufacture glasses that are factory-tested for fusing compatibility. We're also recognized for key contributions to the kilnforming, kilncasting, flameworking, and coldworking methods used to create glass art.
Bullseye is a small company with worldwide influence.
Our factory in
Portland, Oregon sets the standard for quality in colored glass for art and architecture.
Our research and education programs continually enrich and extend the reach of contemporary kiln-glass.
Bullseye Projects (formerly Bullseye Gallery) presents and promotes the work of innovative artists from around the globe.Company DescriptionOur Mission\r\n\r\nWe collaborate with a community of artists around the globe to produce quality art glass and promote quality glass art.\r\n\r\nBullseye Glass Company is a manufacturer of colored glass for art and architecture with worldwide distribution and a strong commitment to research, education, and promoting glass art. We are based in
Portland, Oregon.\r\n\r\nSince 1974, we have collaborated with a community of artists worldwide and have been instrumental in developing many of the fundamental materials and methods at the core of contemporary kiln-glass. We're widely known as the first company in the world to formulate and manufacture glasses that are factory-tested for fusing compatibility. We're also recognized for key contributions to the kilnforming, kilncasting, flameworking, and coldworking methods used to create glass art.\r\n\r\nBullseye is a small company with worldwide influence.\r\n\r\nOur factory in
Portland, Oregon sets the standard for quality in colored glass for art and architecture.\r\n\r\nOur research and education programs continually enrich and extend the reach of contemporary kiln-glass.\r\n\r\nBullseye Projects (formerly Bullseye Gallery) presents and promotes the work of innovative artists from around the globe.
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