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MBSquared dba West Sound Workforce Production Worker in Gig Harbor, Washington
West Sound Workforce is assisting Metagenics, a leading health and wellness manufacturer, now hiring entry-level Production Associates at their Gig Harbor facility. For more than 30 years, Metagenics has produced science-based vitamins and supplements trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide.
As a Production Associate, you'll have the chance to work in a variety of areas, measuring raw ingredients, operating equipment, or labeling and packaging finished products. The work is hands-on and detail-oriented, so success comes from having solid basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, and a focus on consistency and accuracy. If you like problem-solving, staying busy, and being part of a fast-paced team, this could be a great fit.
Metagenics offers more than just a job; their Gig Harbor campus includes amenities like woodland walking trails and a fitness center, and they are committed to creating a supportive workplace where employees can grow and feel valued.
Shift information:
- Full time, Monday-Friday
- Day and swing shifts
Available positions:
- Solid Dose Packagers and Fillers: $18.50-$19.50/hr
Loads and unloads machines, cleans equipment, completes paperwork as required
- Manufacturing Packagers: $18.50-$19.50/hr
Operate packaging equipment, label containers and products, and maintain equipment cleanliness
- Weighers: $19-$20/hr
Sort and measure ingredients, pour and add them to scales, record weights, label containers, and maintain production logs
- Blenders: $20-$21/hr
Sort, pour, and screen ingredients, add them to scales and blenders, label containers, complete production logs, and clean equipment
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in production or manufacturing is a plus
- Comfort with, or experience operating, machinery
- Strong communication skills
- Basic math proficiency
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Physical stamina to meet the demands of the role
Benefits offered upon permanent hire:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Annual Health Savings Account contribution (for eligible employees)
- Life and disability insurance
- Free mental health resources
- Vacation and sick time
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Employee product discounts
Benefits available to temporary and temp-to-hire employees includes 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="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}!*