About this position
Description:
Position: Manufacturing Associate
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:45am – 4:30pm
Reports to: Denise Simpson
The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for producing bath bombs and related products by following established formulas and procedures. This role supports daily production needs by mixing, molding, drying/curing, labeling, and packaging finished goods to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency. The Manufacturing Associate must maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards while meeting production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce bath bombs by accurately following approved formulas, batch sheets, and work instructions.
- Measure, weigh, and mix raw materials; operate basic production tools/equipment as trained.
- Mold, press, and stage products for drying/curing according to process requirements.
- Inspect products for quality (appearance, weight, consistency, defects) and report issues to the supervisor.
- Label finished goods accurately (product name, scent/variant, lot/batch information if applicable).
- Package products according to standards (correct count, seals, inserts, labeling, and presentation).
- Prepare finished goods for storage or transfer to warehouse/fulfillment, keeping items organized and clearly labeled.
- Maintain clean, safe work areas.
- Follow all safety rules and PPE requirements, report hazards or incidents immediately.
- Assist with inventory tasks such as staging materials, tracking usage, and notifying the supervisor of low supplies.
- Support continuous improvement by suggesting ideas to reduce waste, rework, and production delays.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support production needs.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions precisely.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to lift and move materials/products up to 50lbs
- Dependable attendance and ability to work as part of a team.
- Basic math skills for measuring/weighing ingredients and counting packaged goods.
- Ability to handle aromas
- Comfortable working around fragrances, powders, and oils (with proper PPE and ventilation as provided).
- Preferred:
- Prior experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, packaging, or labeling.
- Experience in cosmetics, bath/body, food production, or other quality-driven environments.
- Familiarity with basic quality checks and lot/batch tracking.