Manufacturing Technician; Encapsulation Technician Day Shift

Connecting People, Plants & Planet to Create Healing

Gaia Herbs takes pride in fostering a collaborative workplace where inspired sessions are the norm, and pitching in to support team success is required. We actively seek out team players who value mission-driven work and love bringing purpose to what we do every day.

Gaia Herbs is growing, and as the leading Herbal Supplement company, we feel an ever-increasing responsibility to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable economy. This is why our status as a Certified B Corporation is so important as we continue building exceptional teams who create great products, all while being great stewards of our farm and our planet.

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Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the extraction, concentration, and/or adjusting of materials per Batch Production Records (BPRs) while incorporating cGMPs and following all accommodating SOPs within the manufacturing area. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job Level 1 – Manufacturing Technician

• Train to become a signed off operator capable of independent work. 
• Complete and pass all SOP's/tests assigned for the position.
• Can perform all key aspects of the position proficiently:
• Performing cleaning and sanitation properly
• Disassembling and re-connecting equipment
• Performs start-up checks and adjustments as needed
• Able to run and operate production proficiently
• Can resolve normal and routine machine interruptions
• Follows Batch Production Records (BPR) correctly
• Maintains current training requirements and certifications independently

Supervisory Responsibilities  

None

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Previous production experience is preferred along with basic knowledge of mechanical systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  
• Ability to write simple correspondence.  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to do calculations and conversions using preset formula.

BENEFITS OF BEING A GAIA HERBS EMPLOYEE:

Gaia Herbs' meticulous dedication to quality extends well beyond the herbs we use in our products We apply the same level of care in choosing the wellness programs, benefits, and other perks we provide to our employees. Here are some of the things that make Gaia Herbs a great place to work:

• Generous PTO
• Relax, recharge, and come back ready to take on anything.
• Annual Wellness Week
• Like spring break, but for grown-ups Take a hike, and we'll see you next week
• Paid Holidays
• We've got you covered for all the big holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Plan for your future with our 401K, and a company match to boost your savings.
• Premium Health & Dental
• Top-tier coverage to keep you feeling your best – and keep you smiling about it
• Volunteer Time Off
• Make a difference in your community, on our clock – doing good never felt so good.
• Gaia Herbs Product Discounts
• Fuel your wellness journey with discounts on our amazing products.
• Exclusive Partner Discounts
• Get great deals from our partner companies just because you're a Gaian.
• Free Organic Veggie Program
• Enjoy fresh ROC certified organic veggies – Straight from our farm to your table.
• On-Site Nurse Practitioner Visits
• Health check? Check Get expert care right at work without the hassle.
• Free Quarterly Wellness Bundles
• Let us hook you up with the best wellness products out there – on the house  

Manufacturing environment:

• Job Levels Program offers incentives and opportunities for advancement
• Very clean and organized
• Safe operations without large equipment
• PPE for manufacturing: safety glasses, ear plugs (job-specific), and closed toed shoes
• Air conditioned and heated year-round
• OT Opportunities available 
• Shift Differential Pay: 2nd shift is an additional $2/hr and 3rd shift is an additional $3/hr 
• Hours 6 am - 6 pm Monday - Thursday
• Starting Pay $18 hourly. 

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to see from a distance and close up. Employee is occasionally asked to move or lift inventory weighing upwards of thirty-five (35) pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment of this position is in a manufacturing plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Gaia Herbs, Inc., where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. All employees and applicants will be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, in accordance with, and as defined by federal, state and local non-discrimination laws.