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 Information

• Monday-Friday
• Day and swing shifts

Available positions:

• Solid Dose Packagers and Fillers: $17.00-$18.02/hr Loads and unloads machines, cleans equipment, completes paperwork as required
• Manufacturing Packagers: $17.00-$18.02/hr Operate packaging equipment, label containers and products, cleans equipment
• Weighers: $18.50-$20/hr Sort, pour, and add ingredients to scales, record weight, label containers, complete logs
• Blenders: $19.50-$20.67/hr Sort, pour, screen, and add ingredients to scales and blenders, label containers, complete production logs, clean equipment

What we are looking for:

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial
• Comfort and/or experience operating machinery
• Good communication skills
• Basic math skills
• The ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Good physical stamina to perform the duties of the position

Benefits offered upon permanent hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Annual employer Health Savings Account for eligible employees
• Life and disability Insurance
• Free mental health resources
• Vacation and sick time
• 2 volunteer days off each year
• 11 paid holidays
• Product discounts

Benefits 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"}!