PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
$20–$22 per hour | Full-Time | Norristown, PA
Located in Norristown, PA, just a short walk from SEPTA's Norristown Transportation Center and Main Street Station.
ABOUT THE HERBAL ZEN
The Herbal Zen is a small-batch manufacturer of aromatherapy shower steamers based in Norristown, PA. Since 2018, we've been handcrafting products using essential oils and shipping them to customers and retail partners across the country.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We're hiring a full-time Production Specialist to join our manufacturing team and help handcraft our aromatherapy shower steamers.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in quality workmanship, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You'll work closely with another team member to maintain production flow while ensuring every product meets our quality standards.
Training is provided, though experience in manufacturing, assembly, food production, packaging, bakery production, cosmetic production, warehouse operations, or other hands-on production environments is a plus.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Carefully remove freshly pressed shower steamer tablets from production molds and place them onto drying trays while handling delicate products with precision and care
- Support production flow by preparing ingredients and assisting with small-batch production setup
- Work closely alongside another production team member to keep production running smoothly and efficiently
- Follow established production procedures, quality standards, and productivity expectations
- Learn and support additional production functions over time, including packaging finished products and preparing bulk case box shipments for retail partners
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment, including daily cleanup and restocking tasks
- Support the team wherever needed to help complete daily production goals
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience in manufacturing, assembly, food production, packaging, bakery production, cosmetic production, warehouse operations, or other hands-on production environments is preferred but not required
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail, product quality, and production pace
- Strong hand dexterity and ability to work carefully with delicate products
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
- Must have reliable transportation to and from our Norristown workshop
- Comfortable standing for 7+ hours per day
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
- Available full-time, Monday through Friday
- Able to follow instructions, learn new processes, and maintain production standards
- Willing to wear required PPE and follow workshop safety procedures (face mask, gloves, and hair net/hat daily)
- Dress appropriately for a production environment, including closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing
SCHEDULE
Monday–Friday
May–July: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
August–April: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours increase during our busy season to support higher customer demand and holiday production. During our busy season (August–April), employees receive a daily paid 15-minute afternoon break.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- $20–$22 per hour, based on experience
- 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day
- "Half-Day Friday" on the first Friday of every month—work until 12:00 PM and get paid for the full day
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 5 days after your first year of employment and 10 days after your second year of employment
- Eligible for company-sponsored health benefits
- Paid Holidays: Day After Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Day, Day After Christmas (12/26), New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Employee discount on The Herbal Zen products
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 31.0 – 38.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in manufacturing, assembly, food production, bakery production, cosmetic production, packaging, or another hands-on production environment?
- This position requires standing for most of the workday and performing repetitive hand-based tasks. Are you comfortable with this?
Ability to Commute:
- Norristown, PA 19401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
