Manufacturing Specialist — In Training

Job overview

The Manufacturing Specialist — In Training role is an onsite, full-time position in Oakland, CA. Pay is $24.04 per hour. The role supports soap production at the Clean360 factory, operated by Roots Community Health Center. The entry-level position trains team members across the soap production process, from preparing materials to packaging finished products. The specialist supports safe equipment operation, quality checks, inventory handling, packaging, and supervised maintenance while developing job-readiness and technical skills.

What you'll do

• Assist with operational repairs and factory cleanliness
• learn to set up and operate production machinery
• assist with calibration and startup procedures
• follow work orders and prepare ingredients
• support quality control
• handle raw materials and finished goods
• assist with deliveries and inventory
• prepare packaging
• inspect products and report defects
• report machinery issues
• assist with preventive maintenance under supervision
• participate in training and meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing specialist

in training

full-time

oakland ca

roots community health center

soap production

production machinery

quality control

packaging

inventory

$24.04 per hour

job readiness training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Entry-level, in-training role with hands-on experience in soap production and job-readiness training.

About the employer

Roots Community Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing. Sector: 32.