Production Worker/Assembler

Earth Runners is an outdoor sandal company that was established in 2012 based in Graton, seeking new key team members to join our team and help facilitate our next stage of evolution.

Desired Style of Work and Skills:

Makers and builders with experience of common tools, who derive satisfaction from craftsmanship and flow oriented production work. Those who are reliable, physically adept, and exhibit consistent work ethic will thrive at Earth Runners.

Studious & trainable to quickly learn SOPs
Able to match the team’s tempo
Communicative and respectful team player
Self-managing: focused, organized and tidy
Meticulous at hands-on tasks

Sandal Manufacturing Duties:
Follows Standard Operating Procedures and Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
Laminating, Die Cutting, Drilling, and Sanding raw goods into sandal beds.
Cutting webbing, Assembling and Pressing hardware into laces.
Assembling and weaving sandal components into finished goods.
Able to lift 30 lbs, handle repetitive production, and comfortable with standing work stations.

Career Development Opportunities:

Our upper management has poured everything we have into the company and as a result have experienced tremendous growth (6x in 5 years).

We have ambitious plans to continue scaling Earth Runners but this will require delegation of roles and a shared sense of responsibility.

We are looking for high level contributors who resonate with our egalitarian company culture and mission to help recover human connection with nature.

If you are passionate about any (or all of) the following, consider this an invite to your next chapter of life where you have the opportunity to be handsomely rewarded for your gifts:

- Crafter/builder/maker of thing with your hands
- Development minded: things, systems and/or ideas
- Problem solving, focus and grit
- Ancestral-based health enthusiast
- Developing your best self/life

Many valuable and applicable skills can be gained working at our direct-to-consumer e-commerce manufacturing and fulfillment operation.

Upper level job duties we are looking to fill with seasoned managerial staff (1+ year) include: inventory management and ordering, data system design and analytics, production process design and maintenance, general construction, property maintenance, product development collaboration, HR admin and vendor communications.

Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Full Time (32 Hours+):

• Starting Wage: $21.00+ (commensurate with comprehensive experience in our upper level duties listed)
• 3 month: $22.50
• Healthcare & retirement benefits

Part Time:

• Starting Wage: $19.50
• 3 month: $21

To Apply: Please reply to this listing with the following:
1. Write a brief introduction discussing your interest in working for Earth Runners Sandals.
2. Please include a resume and tell us what you have been doing the past few years.
3. Include a link to your personal social media account(s) if you feel inclined.

Come join us at our nature-set west county production facility and help us proliferate a more natural connection with the Earth.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Required)

Work Location: In person