What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Worker position at Whispering Willow?
Production Assistant
Position Type: Part Time, Non Exempt
Hours: 8a – 3p / Monday - Thursday / 15-20 hours / flexible schedule
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for working at a straight stitch sewing machine.
Essential Position Functions:
- correctly matching fabric and thread, ensuring fabric is free of defects
- ensuring that product is stitched at proper places with proper margins
- filling product according to standards
- Previous sewing experience preferred.
Once sewing production is completed other duties may be assigned including labeling, bottling, and/or boxing other products.
Position Requirements:
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to interact positively with coworkers
- Be able to work around essential oils / strong scents
- Background check required
Working Environment:
Physical Demands
- Lifting Requirements/Frequency: 20 lbs/frequently
- Average percent of time devoted to: Sitting: 50% Squatting/Reaching: 25% Standing, Walking: 25%
- Other physical demands: ability to reach above shoulder height
Visual, Hearing, Dexterity, and Mental Demands
- Vision: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as the proper application of labels to a product
- Speaking/Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating with coworkers
- Mental Demands: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating information to others and completing repetitive tasks.
Working Conditions:
- Position requires individual potentially be sitting or standing for long periods, and to complete repetitive tasks
- Note: due to the nature of the products we are manufacturing, we are a smoke-free company
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14