Substrate Processing Technician

Overview

Description

Job Title: Substrate Processing Technician

Department: Production

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Mushroom Harvest, 527 Spring Rd, Port Angeles, Washington, 98362

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday–Tuesday and Thursday-Friday 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $23.00/hr. plus a $3.00/hr. shift differential

About Herb Pharm

Herb Pharm, LLC operates Mushroom Harvest, a division focused on producing mushroom powders and capsules of the highest purity and potency, located in Port Angeles, Washington. We are involved in every step of the process from cultivation to processing and seek dedicated professionals to grow with our team. We balance purpose with profit and are committed to treating our employees with respect and gratitude.

Join our team as a Substrate Processing Technician and play a key role in creating the foundation for our high-quality mushroom-based nutritional supplements. You’ll be hands-on in preparing and perfecting the substrate that supports the healthy growth of our mushrooms.

• Ensures a safe work environment by following and enforcing all safety rules, maintaining strong safety awareness, and participating in required safety training and meetings.
• Prepares the substrate by cooking organic brown rice (or other substrate material) using industrial kettles.
• Operates all equipment including but not limited to:
  Boiler, Autoclave, and Pallet Jacks according to work instruction and training, detects issues, and troubleshoots solutions.
• Complete accurate documentation and data entry.
• Promotes a work environment that meets cGMP regulations by following all established policies and procedures and completing all required cGMP training.
• Fosters teamwork by collaborating with peers and assisting as needed to meet all daily objectives.
• Communicates all items of concern, process improvement recommendations, and the need for additional resources to management.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• At least 6 months of related experience or training

Skills:

• Capacity to learn and comprehend new computer programs or tools.
• Ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts, and to understand communications from others.
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, listen, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as company procedures, safety rules, and operating manuals.

Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra to practical problem-solving situations.

• Experience using ERP computer systems.

• Work Environment: This position operates at a production facility. The work environment can be noisy; conditions may include occasional exposure to outdoor weather and slippery surfaces.
• Travel Requirements: None
• Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for long periods of time, must be able to withstand variable temperature conditions, and must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. several times per day.

• Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Coverage includes a variety of alternative healthcare options
• Prescription drug coverage with a mail-order program
• Generous employee purchase discounts on our herbal products
• Employee-free product program
• Employee assistance program
• Green Commuter Initiative to encourage carpooling, walking, and biking to work
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• 80 hours of accrued Paid Time Off
• 40 hours of accrued Paid Sick Time
• Eight paid National Holidays and one floating holiday
• Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Short-term disability plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and profit-sharing features

At Herb Pharm, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and embodies…