Operations Associate

Job Overview

Hands-on clean room production work making clinical aromatherapy products for hospitals and healthcare systems, with cross-training to learn the whole business.

Plant Extracts International is a small team in Burnsville, Minnesota making clinical aromatherapy products for the hospital and healthcare industry. On a team this size, everyone matters and no two days look the same.

As our Operations Associate, you'll spend most of your day in a clean room production environment, preparing, filling, labeling and packing the products our customers order. You'll also be cross-trained on the jobs around you. When a teammate is on vacation or out sick, you'll step in to keep orders moving and customers taken care of. If you like working with your hands, take pride in getting things right the first time and want to learn how a whole business runs, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients for batches following written formulas and procedures
• Fill, cap, label and package products by hand and with small-scale equipment
• Assemble kits, gift sets and promotional bundles
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas between batches
• Check fill weights, labels and seals, and record lot numbers accurately on production logs
• Pick, pack and ship orders; receive supplies and help keep inventory counts accurate
• Learn your teammates' roles and cover for them when they're out, including answering phones and email, entering orders and printing shipping labels

What you bring

• 2+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, packaging or warehouse work
• Close attention to detail and the habit of following written procedures exactly
• Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, data entry) and a willingness to learn new systems
• Clear, friendly communication, including with customers on the phone
• Dependability and the flexibility to switch tasks when the day calls for it

Nice to have

• Experience in food, cosmetic, supplement or natural products manufacturing (GMP)
• Experience with filling, capping or labeling equipment
• Familiarity with small business computer systems

Schedule and pay

• Monday–Friday, daytime hours (about 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), 40 hours per week
• $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience
• Pay increases as you complete cross-training
• Occasional overtime during busy seasons

Work environment and physical requirements

• Clean room production area, with time in the shipping area and office
• Stand and walk for most of the shift
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Do repetitive hand tasks such as filling, capping and labeling
• Wear gloves, hair nets or other protective gear as required

Plant Extracts International is an equal opportunity employer.

Join us as an Operations Associate where your energy fuels our success! Bring your organizational prowess and enthusiasm for teamwork into a role that’s essential for our daily operations. We’re committed to supporting your growth while providing a vibrant environment where every day brings new opportunities to excel!

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person