Job Location : Gig Harbor,WA, USA
West Sound Workforce is seeking entry level Production Associates to work with Metagenics, a Gig Harbor based manufacturer of high-quality, science-based vitamins and supplements. Dedicated to providing effective nutritional products for healthcare professionals, this organization has been redefining what it means to be healthy for over 30 years.Creating innovative products, Production Associates work within a variety of roles ranging from weighing and blending raw ingredients using large industrial mixers to labeling, packaging, and distribution where a combination of machine operation and hands-on tasks are used to fulfill customer orders and meet production demand. Operating in a fast-paced, process-oriented environment, those who are mechanically inclined with good basic math skills and attention to detail are most successful in these positions.Using pioneering research, breakthrough science, and collaborative partnerships, Metagenics aims to help people live happier, healthier lives, including those of their employees. Their sprawling Gig Harbor campus includes woodland trails and an onsite gym employees can access. Come join a team that embraces diversity and engagement through belonging, opportunity, and advancement and help make great things happen in health care.Shift InformationMonday-FridayDay and swing shiftsAvailable positions:Solid Dose Packagers and Fillers: $17.00-$18.02/hr Loads and unloads machines, cleans equipment, completes paperwork as requiredManufacturing Packagers: $17.00-$18.02/hr Operate packaging equipment, label containers and products, cleans equipmentWeighers: $18.50-$20/hr Sort, pour, and add ingredients to scales, record weight, label containers, complete logsBlenders: $19.50-$20.67/hr Sort, pour, screen, and add ingredients to scales and blenders, label containers, complete production logs, clean equipmentWhat we are looking for:Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficialComfort and/or experience operating machineryGood communication skillsBasic math skillsThe ability to follow written and verbal directionsGood physical stamina to perform the duties of the positionBenefits offered upon permanent hire:Medical, dental, and visionAnnual employer Health Savings Account for eligible employeesLife and disability InsuranceFree mental health resourcesVacation and sick time2 volunteer days off each year11 paid holidaysProduct discountsBenefits 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 {rel= nofollow }!