Manufacturing Technician; Extraction Technician Day Shift

Description

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.

We would love to be your next GREAT employer!

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
• Day Shift hours 6am - 4:30 pm
• Starting Pay $18 hourly

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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - eligibility starts the 1st day of the following month after hire
• Wellness discounts on health insurance premiums
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Paid Holidays (8)
• Generous PTO
• Gaia Herbs Wellness Week – full week off to rest & recharge each summer
• Dedicated paid Volunteer Time Off
• Dedicated Voting Time Off
• Immediate 401k eligibility – Gaia Herbs matches up to 3% 
• Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus)
• Free & discounted Gaia Herbs products
• Partner discounts at Dr. Bronner's, Kleen Kanteen, Pact, Prana, & more
• Gaia Herbs swag like t-shirts, water bottles, hoodies, & more
• Free birthday honey from bees on the Gaia Herbs farm
• Free healthy lunches made with locally sourced meats and veggies grown on the Gaia Herbs farm
• Free seasonal farmer's market featuring fruits, veggies, and herbs grown on the Gaia Herbs farm
• Monthly Wellness Clinics - On-site Nurse Practitioner

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 

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 r