Pacific Botanicals is a division of Herb Pharm, LLC where we inspire a trust in plants and respect for nature. We balance purpose and profit, treating our employees with respect and gratitude.

Pacific Botanicals, growers and suppliers of high-quality herbs and spices since 1979, is located in beautiful Grants Pass, Oregon. Comprised of a diverse organic farm and milling facility, we are dedicated to empowering people everywhere to experience the miracle of good health.

We are looking for dedicated professionals to grow with our Pacific Botanicals team. Read on to find out more below:

Position: Mill Assistant

Department: Pacific Botanicals

Location: 4840 Fish Hatchery Rd, Grants Pass 97527

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Pay: $16.50/hr

Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the Mill Technicians with daily operations, including material handling and processing, stocking supplies, cleaning/sanitizing and large order shipping.

At-Will Employment: Herb Pharm & Pacific Botanicals are an ‘At-Will’ employer. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as an employment contract.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

Warehouse / Receiving:

• Handles all materials according to company standards and procedures.

• Assists Mill Technicians with incoming and outgoing freight, loading, and unloading of trucks.
• Retrieves and stores materials in warehouse as directed, using a variety of methods including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Aids in inventory counting as directed.

Mill / Production:

• Prepares and processes herbs and spices using a variety of tools and machines, including cutters, powder machines, aspirators, and manual methods adhering to the established quality control protocols and documentation requirements.

Quality / Safety:

• Adheres to strict food safety procedures and uses proper PPE for assigned tasks.
• Exemplifies Pacific Botanicals culture of integrity, dependability, and flexibility.
• Participates in cleaning and sanitizing procedures, as well as stocking of supplies and set up of equipment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability to carry out detailed oral or written instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment without close supervision
• Must pay close attention to detail
• Basic math and computer skills are necessary
• Ability to detect issues and troubleshoot

• Participates in all team meetings, sharing ideas on continuous process improvement with the supervisor and team members
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration
• A pre-employment physical is required prior to employment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working in a production. Warehouse labor, or agricultural setting preferred

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine documentation.

Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, bending, reaching, standing while performing tasks; must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Close, distant and color vision abilities. Pre-Employment Physical required.

Work Environment: Work environment can be noisy requiring PPE; conditions include exposure to outdoor weather and is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse. Exposure to airborne particles and aromatics from plant material and slippery surfaces.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts, and to understand communications from others. Ability to maintain composure, listen and respond appropriately.

Technical Requirements:

• Familiarity in Microsoft Suite
• Aptitude for learning new computer software

Our generous benefits package includes a complete range of quality health benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents

• Coverage includes a variety of alternative health care options
• Prescription drug coverage with a mail order program
• Generous employee purchase discounts on our herbal products
• Employee assistance program
• Green Commuter Initiative to encourage carpooling, walking and biking to work
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Short term disability plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company matching and profit-sharing features

Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful pre-employment physical and background check

Herb Pharm, LLC and Pacific Botanicals are equal opportunity employers and encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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