Production Assistant

Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Annual Birthday Time Off

Vacation Days

Job summary

A food production company in California is seeking a highly observant and detail-oriented Production Assistant. The role includes supporting daily production operations, documenting workflows, and coordinating training. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred. The ideal candidate can work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual skills in English and Chinese/Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• Required to have a High School Diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review and file production-related documents.
• Perform daily data entry and maintain production records.
• Assist in coordinating employee training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s in Food Science or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days
• Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
• Two (2) Weeks Vacation
• …And More!

Summary

We are seeking a highly observant, detail-oriented and hands‑on Production Assistant to support daily production operations and continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with production management and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate documentation, smooth workflow, and ongoing process improvements throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize and file all production‑related documents
• Double‑check forms for completeness and accuracy
• Perform daily data entry and maintain production records
• Assist in coordinating and documenting employee training
• Verify incoming deliveries against packing list and conduct receiving process
• Greet and escort vendors as needed
• Collect and organize production data for reporting and analysis
• Assist in updating and presenting performance metrics
• Support daily and monthly improvement action plans
• Participate in process improvement activities on the production floor
• Help develop and maintain standard procedures and training materials
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, accuracy and waste reduction
• Support cross‑functional project execution
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in a technical field such as Food Science or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals and electrical diagrams, including set‑up control loops
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem‑solving and recommending practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Ability to build trust and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced production environment
• Ideal candidate must be able to read and comprehend simple written and verbal instructions
• Draft memos and correspondence with ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual in speaking and written English and Chinese/Spanish Preferred

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.