Production Associate

Oregons Wild Harvest; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Oregons Wild Harvest in Redmond, OR is seeking a production associate to follow SOPs, maintain high manufacturing standards, and ensure products ship on schedule. The role involves hands-on tasks across Bottling, Blending, Milling, Encapsulating, and Raw Materials Handling.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of production experience, and may have an NCRC certification. Safety, teamwork, and accurate paperwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NCRC certification preferred.
• 1 year of production experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to ensure products meet high manufacturing standards.
• Bottling, packaging, labeling, blending, milling, and encapsulating tasks.
• Handle raw materials and bulk packaging; inspect products during manufacture and packaging.
• Maintain quality standards and complete production paperwork.
• Communicate issues to the Production Supervisor or QC and assist with cleaning and sanitation per SOPs.

Skills

Dependable

Accurate

Integrity

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCRC preferred

Job description

Job Details: Location: Redmond, OR 97756; Education Level: High School; Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.50 per hour

Job Summary

The primary function of this job will require workers to follow all SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to ensure all products comply with our exceptionally high manufacturing standards and are available to ship as scheduled.

Key Function/Job Responsibilities

1. Ability to follow all SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) as indicated above.
   • Bottling/Packaging/Labeling
   • Blending
   • Milling
   • Encapsulating
   • Raw Materials Handling
   • Bulk Packaging and Teas
   • Bulk Capsules
   • Finished Goods
   • Extracts
   • Inspection
2. Ensure no cross-contamination with products
3. Inspect all products during manufacture and packaging while maintaining high-quality standards
4. Inform the Production Supervisor or QC of any and all irregularities or concerns
5. Perform cleaning and sanitation duties according to SOPs; as assigned by management team
6. Treats others with courtesy and respect; understands the value of cooperating with others and teamwork, as well as being able to work independently
7. Understands and follows OWH basic rules, policies and procedures (attendance, safety, business conduct, etc.)
8. Other duties as assigned by management team

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Certification: NCRC preferred
• Experience: 1 years of experience in a production or similar environment is strongly preferred
• Skills:
  • Must be dependable, accurate, and possess integrity and commitment to high-quality standards
  • Ability to perform introductory math/algebra functions to complete Production paperwork
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team
• Other Requirements:
  • Able to manage stress appropriately
  • Able to work alone/independently
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours/day)
• Perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Distinguish colors
• Hear alarms/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to reach above head and shoulders frequently
• Ability to twist at waist frequently
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs frequently
• Ability to lift from floor level up, from waist level up, or above shoulders/head occasionally
• Ability to handle up 100 lbs occasionally, with or without lifting aides
• Ability to move products using hand truck (up to 100 lbs)
• Ability to push/pull pallet jacks containing the product of substantial weight occasionally
• Ability to work in warehouse climate conditions
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Working Conditions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided as appropriate
• Exposure to dust
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Primarily indoors
• Operating heavy equipment
• Exposure to noise (sometimes loud and sustained)

OWH is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovations and an unwavering commitment to our customer.