(The Associated Press)

In the market for a job in the Portland area? Here are some hiring events and job fairs to consider in September:

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Bridgetown Natural Foods

Bridgetown Natural Foods has an immediate need to fill more than 50 positions at its Southeast Portland plant, which recently installed a $3.5 million production line. Bridgetown makes more than 2 million snack bars a day, as well granolas, on contract for various brands.

Spokeswoman Amy Wood says the company, which currently has more than 300 full-time employees, is looking to fill a variety of jobs, from line production to management, on multiple shifts. The company is moving fast, with plans to complete screenings in 24 hours and fill dozens of positions within a week, she said. The company expects to fill another 50 jobs from October to December.

Applicants should arrive with a copy of their resume, and wear closed-toe shoes and pants for the plant tour.

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Bridgetown Natural Foods makes 2 million snack bars a day at its Portland plant.

(Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian/OregonLive/2012)

What: Bridgetown Natural Foods job fair

When: 9 a.m.-noon, Sept 14

Where: 11601-A S.E. Foster Rd., Portland

Details: Bridgetown says it offers competitive wages; medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance; 401(k) retirement saving plan; and paid time off, among other benefits.

Website: bridgetownnaturalfoods.com

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Veterans Job Fair

What: RecruitMilitary, which helps military veterans and military spouses connect with employers, will host a free job fair geared toward veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members, reserve members and military spouses.

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 28

Where: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 North Winning Way, Portland

Details: RecruitMilitary says it's drawn more than 1,300 attendees and 170 exhibitors in the seven events its held in Portland to date.

Website: recruitmilitary.com

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HireLive Career Fair

What: Portland Career Fair

When: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept 12

Where: Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, 921 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland

Details: Job applicants are advised to bring 10-15 resumes and dress professionally.

Job opportunities: Sales representative, retail manager, insurance sales, customer service, technical sales, pharmaceutical sales, merchandiser, mortgage broker, financial planner, retail sales, human resources and more.

Website: hirelive.com

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