American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is looking for a full-time Shipping and Production Assistant to join our small team committed to ensuring our students and customers receive the highest quality natural products.

The Work You’ll Do in this Role

• Receive and handle products in compliance with Oregon Tilth organic certification procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including packaging and building essential oils, botanicals, and other raw ingredients. 
• Package products with strong attention to detail and care for the aesthetic of the product, including accurate and attractive labeling.
• Pull, pack, and ship retail orders and academic supplies to students across the U.S. and internationally, ensuring the accuracy of all products shipped and accompanying documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory of materials and supplies through thorough record-keeping and reporting damages and/or discrepancies during the shipping and receiving process.
• Cleaning and building maintenance in accordance with GMP and organic standards, including keeping inventory shelves organized and labeled.
• Accurately file production and shipping records. 
• Assist other staff members when needed.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can work independently, accurately, quickly, with minimal supervision, as well as work as a collaborative member of a team.
• Is flexible and reacts well to change.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Has good analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Has good math skills, including the ability to convert weights, measurements, volumes, etc. 
• Has good computer skills, including familiarity with Mac computers.
• Has strong interest in working with natural and certified organic products.
• Experience with botanicals, essential oils, or other dietary supplements in a GMP facility is a plus.

Benefits Highlights 

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance the first of the month after hire
• Dental and Vision covered at 100%; Medical covered at 90%
• Flexible Spending, Disability, Life, and Pet Insurance plans available
• Eligible for paid time off upon hire. Paid time off includes, holidays, vacation, sick time, wellness days (including expanded holiday breaks), and paid volunteer day.
• Education Benefit Program
• Product Discounts 
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) plan with institution match after one year of employment

Position Status 

• Full-time non-exempt 
• Reports to the Production Lead
• Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, additional hours may be required as job duties demand. 
• Onsite at 5005 S. Macadam Ave. Free parking. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is generally performed indoors in a storage, sorting and fulfillment area, and in a lab that requires the use of PPE (lab coat, hair covering, gloves, and mask; artificial nails, eyelashes and jewelry is not permitted during production). Frequent exposure to fragrant herbs and oils

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

• Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, climb, push, and pull frequently
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs frequently
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 21-30 lbs occasionally
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 31-50 lbs infrequently

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Non-Discrimination

ACHS is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for all qualified individuals. ACHS does not discriminate nor will it tolerate discrimination against any person because of age, gender, gender identity, color, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law. 

ACHS complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,  a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education, including but not limited to all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Any person who files a complaint or participates in an investigation is protected from retaliation to the full extent of the law. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to ACHS’s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. ACHS Title IX Coordinator: Prisca Bermudez, Director of Academic Services, 5005 S. Macadam Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97239. 503-244-0726, TitleIX@achs.edu 

Who We Are

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is an accredited higher education institution, dynamically leading the industry in online holistic undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in integrative health, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and wellness coaching, among others studies.

Founded in 1978, in New Zealand, we have always had sustainability as a founding principle; we are a Certified B Corporation™. 

We strive to create and maintain a working environment where all are valued and appreciated for our authentic selves. We work together to help facilitate change in the communities we serve through being stewards of the highest level of integrative health and wellness education. 

We strive to customize the care we offer to every student and endeavor to support people on their educational journey. Our mission is to lead the advancement of evidence-based, integrative health and wellness education through experiential online learning and sustainable practices. For more information, visit https://achs.edu.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values people of all backgrounds with a wide range of skills and experience who all make ACHS a unique and better place to be. We are a community of one, built by all.