Job Description
Production Assistant – $22/Hour M-F, No Nights & No Weekends, Onsite, Full Time
Hands-On Manufacturing, Excellent Benefits This full-time role, in Bristol, CT, is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-oriented work in a manufacturing environment focused on quality and craftsmanship. You’ll play a key role in producing health and wellness products for both people and pets, supporting a team committed to making high-quality goods with care. Why Join Us?• Work-Life Balance: Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No nights, no weekends.
• Meaningful, Hands-On Work: Join a small, collaborative production team making products that support the health and well-being of people and pets.
• Excellent Benefits: most hourly jobs don’t come close to.
- Competitive Pay – starting at $22.00/hour (weekly payment period)
- Consistent, Reliable Schedule
- Time Off
- Paid Personal Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Paid National Holidays Off
- Medical insurance for employees plus family – with up to 90% paid by the company
- Dental insurance with our basic dental package is 100% free toemployees.
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Hospital Indemnity
- Met Law Program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – You earn ownership shares in the company just by working here. No cost to you.
- 401K Savings Plan
- Professional Development – we prefer to promote from within as much as possible.
- Discounts on Company Products
- Casual Dress – every day is casual Friday
- Company Events
Responsibilities Include: Our Production team at Foundance (owned by Life’s Abundance) manufactures a wide range of health and wellness products for both people and pets, including skincare, supplements, and pet care formulations. As a Production Assistant, you will spend approximately 90% of your time on hands-on manufacturing, with the remaining time supporting inventory management, product development, and general facility upkeep.
Manufacturing (90%)• Review production reports and ingredient lists to prepare for manufacturing tasks.
• Mix and create product formulations according to established recipes across multiple product categories (supplements, pet care items, and more).
• Perform hands-on production, including weighing and measuring ingredients according to formulas.
• Operate equipment including piston filler and cap tightener; handle bottling, capping, and labeling of products.
• Prepare production area, gather necessary materials, and clean equipment and production areas between batches.
• Box and package finished products for shipping to warehouses; assist with transfer to storage areas.
• Assist with heavy lifting during production (45–50 pounds) and other physically demanding tasks as needed.
Inventory Management (5%)• Track raw materials used in production by deducting ingredients from inventory spreadsheets after each batch.
• Participate in monthly counts of raw materials and finished goods inventory.
• Help organize storage areas for raw materials and packaging; prepare materials for upcoming production runs.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping related to production.
• Check in shipments as needed and verify contents against orders.
Additional Responsibilities (5%)• Support product development efforts by assisting with test batches, evaluating samples, and documenting results.
• Process product returns and assist with sustainability audit documentation.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the production facility.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support production operations, including administrative support when needed.
Our Production Department is seeking a team member who takes pride in careful, detail-oriented work and enjoys being part of a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and motivated by producing high-quality products that support the health and wellness of people and pets.
This role involves daily hands-on manufacturing work, including mixing, filling, capping, labeling, and packaging, as well as coordination with other team members to keep production running smoothly. Attention to detail, consistency, and a commitment to following safety and quality protocols are essential.
Foundance provides an ever-evolving opportunity for employee growth, and job responsibilities may be modified over time.
What Will Make You Successful: • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions
and safety protocols
• Experience operating semi-automated filling equipment, or the ability and willingness to learn
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and record-keeping
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a strong sense of teamwork
• Physical stamina for manufacturing work, including the ability to lift 45–50 pounds frequently and remain on your feet for multiple hours at a time
• Manual dexterity for handling product components, visual acuity for quality inspection, and color vision and sense of smell for ingredient and product evaluation
• A learner’s mindset and the ability to adapt as product lines, formulations, and processes evolve
• Reliability, dependability, and strong time-management skills
• Travel is not an essential part of this role, though occasional travel opportunities for training or company events may be available.
• Availability to work full-time Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on-site at our Bristol, CT facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, or similar hands-on work preferred.
At Foundance, a Life’s Abundance company, we put people first — in fact, that principle
is hardcoded in how we do business. By shifting the conversation from profit to purpose
and from sales to sustainability, we are committed to empowering people and pets to
live healthier and happier lives.
As a Certified Evergreen company, we have found that nurturing a workforce motivated
by our purpose and culture builds a rock-solid foundation. We take care of our people,
and they take care of our customers, distributors, communities, and families.
Our culture is an investment in a stronger company, which in turn strengthens the world
at large. We are 100% employee-owned, and this is evident in the way we take
ownership of initiatives and work together as a team. If you’re an energetic,
collaborative person who wants to make a positive dent in the universe while helping
others live their best lives, we want to hear from you!
At Life’s Abundance, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate, support, and
thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.
Life’s Abundance is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Casual work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work