Production Assistant

*Let's make America tastier together with Japan's No.
1 Sauce Company!* Nippon Shokken U.
S.
A.
is the leading sauce and seasoning manufacturer in Japan, and trying to expand the business more in the US.
◆ *JOB SUMMARY* *Production Assistants* are responsible for assisting in manufacturing quality products and maintaining a clean, safe work place for the team.
High level of accuracy along with the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment are required.
-Understand our management philosophy, and make an effort to achieve goals continuously.
◆ *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* All work place in the production including warehouse, measuring, kettle, powder, liquid filling, packaging, production system, and entire plant system-related work will be your duties, however, mostly you will be joining in one or two work places.
Work, assist and help all production under upper management instructions and directions in accordance with production schedule.
_Maintain, repair, install machines or equipment, and perform other related work.
_ All machines need to be maintained properly and regularly.
Also, the company will install or replace new machines.
Assist or conduct maintenance, repairing, installation and related work under instructions of upper management.
If any suspicious or strange things happen during operation, immediately report it to proper person including managers, supervisors, and leaders.
All works have to be done under upper management’s instruction.
_Safety_ * Follow and comply with food, health and occupational safety procedures.
* Follow and comply with company established procedures and policies.
* Aid in prevention and reduction of food safety hazard.
* Immediately report safety hazards.
_Attendance_ * Everyone needs to come every day except for proper reasons in order to run the production timely and properly.
* Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work _Cleanliness and preparing_ * Keep your work place clean and organized using proper items and detergents always.
* After production, everything must be set back to a basic condition.
* Clean workspaces and equipment to meet health and safety standards.
* Prepare for next day according to production schedule.
* Landry, flag duty, throwing away trash and cleaning bathrooms in accordance with duties.
_Record_ * Everybody has a responsibility to fill out documents including SQF-related documents, production check sheets, and so on.
◆*POSITION HIRING* _Powder_ * Set up all machinery in the morning before production begins.
* Inspect and test all machines and equipment for accurate operations.
* Fill, cap, seal, sterilize, cool, label and inspect a product correctly in accordance with check sheets with using machines * Clean machines, pumps, and other equipment after each production and at end of the day.
* Use and do maintenance all liquid filling and related machines and equipment.
* Monthly packaging material inventory check.
_Others_ * Follow “Production 101.
” * Suggest your ideas to your upper management.
* Not limited to the above.
Need to follow your supervisors or upper management.
◆ *Qualifications, Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* * Preferred: Previous experience in food industry or manufacturing/production environment * Preferred: Knowledge of GMP * High school diploma/GED required * Legally authorized to work in the U.
S.
* *Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
* * Ability to read, write and speak English fluently * Reliable transportation * Ability to use MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Windows operation system.
* Basic calculation skills (Addition, multiplication, subtraction, division) * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to listen, follow and execute instructions * Solid communication and time management skill * Strong work ethic: motivated team player * Ability to work under pressure * Ability to work in an area with loud machinery * Ability to accurately count and measure products and ingredients * Habits of punctuality * Comply with company rules.
* Work following company policies * Focus on the task given by the company.
* Ability to work with honesty, perseverance, and continuance.
* Collaborate and cooperate with own department and other departments.
* Manage time while prioritizing tasks.
* Keep sensitive information confidential.
* Communicate with other employees in good.
* Adaptable to other cultures.
* When facing a problem, report to manager immediately and get advice/suggestion.
* Accept manager’s advice and suggestion honestly to improve your performance.
* Able to suggest constructive opinions for company’s future development.
_*Note*_ _:_ _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 their job.
_ _Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or_ _without notice.
_ _We are an equal opportunity employer with a policy of hiring and promoting on the basis of qualifications, proven_ _ability and level of contribution without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender expression, religion,_ _marital status, age, or ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any_ _other protected classes, characteristic or consideration made unlawful under applicable federal, state or local laws.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
20 - $21.
10 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person