Facility Assistant at Yakult USA - 2nd shift

Yakult USA, the world’s leading probiotic drink manufacturer in Fountain Valley, is hiring for Factory Facility Operator.

• Location: Fountain Valley, CA
• Direct Hire with Excellent Benefit Package: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance, 401K with matching, Paid Holiday & PTO
• Work Hours: 5 days/week, Monday – Saturday (Sunday and another day off during weekday), 2nd shift: 3:00pm -12:00am
• Salary Range: $21.50 ~ $27.50/hr plus $1.50/hr for 2nd shift additional pay

Requirements of the Facility Assistant:

• A high school diploma, or GED.
• Technical degree in mechanical course of study preferred, or relevant experience.
• 1+ years of facility maintenance experience in a factory setting
• Experience installing and buying equipment preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Computer literacy with basic Microsoft and internet programs for communication with other departments.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and climb to perform job functions as needed
• Maintain excellent organization and have high attention to detail.
• Ability to accept direction and have a desire to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities of the Facility Assistant:

The Factory Facility Operator will perform all duties associated with the maintenance and daily operation of facility in the factory.

• Operate and maintain equipment per supplier’s recommendations and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare asset care preventative maintenance schedule and strictly follow schedule.
• Update Factory Supervisor and Manager with daily reports.
• Perform facility maintenance and keep inventory of all utility equipment and materials.
• Perform troubleshooting duties under supervisor’s direction.
• Perform house-keeping, disinfecting, cleaning and sanitation entire plant facility in compliance with related law.
• Maintain a safe work environment by practicing company policies, standard and food safety /OSHA guidelines.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Food Safety duties:

• Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that records are legible, clear, concise and accurate.
• Report to Supervisor any evidence of intentional or unintentional product contamination.
• Participate in food safety trainings.
• When applicable, monitor Critical Control Points and Preventative Controls, and report any deviation to Management.
• Follow-up on action plans resulting from food safety initiatives such as pre-operational inspections, internal/external audits, Critical Control Points and Preventative Control deviations.