Bottling Operator (1st Shift)

Gaia Herbs • Mills River, NC

385d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The Bottling Operator at Gaia Herbs plays a crucial role in the production process, ensuring that all bottling operations are performed efficiently and safely. This position requires proficiency in various tasks, including cleaning, operating machinery, and conducting quality checks. The role is essential for maintaining the high standards of product quality that Gaia Herbs is known for, while also contributing to a collaborative and mission-driven workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, short correspondence, and email messages
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to write notes to document actions taken and conditions observed

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation properly
• Disassemble and reconnect equipment
• Perform start-up checks and adjustments as needed
• Run and operate production proficiently
• Resolve routine machine interruptions
• Perform line clearances independently
• Conduct quality checks at correct intervals
• Pass all required quizzes
• Verify for one of the production lines
• Follow Packaging Label Records (PLR) Steps correctly
• Maintain current training requirements and certifications independently

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Crop Production
• Education Level: High school or GED