Production Assistant/Sanitation Manager

Jessie Lord Bakery; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Retirement Saving Plan

Job summary

Shine Foods, Inc. is seeking a Production Assistant/Sanitation Manager for the 2nd shift to support production operations and ensure sanitation compliance. This role will lead a crew, maintain cleanliness, and coordinate with QA and production teams to meet quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in food production, strong supervisory experience, and bilingual English/Spanish skills. Benefits include health/dental/life insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years in food production, safety and sanitation.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to assigned crew and oversee sanitation activities.
• Train and supervise staff on proper sanitary practices and hygiene.

Skills

Bi-Lingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma/GED

5 years' experience in food production, food safety and sanitation

3 years' supervisory experience

Job description

About Shine Foods, Inc.

Since 1996, Shine Foods has been making some of the most delicious and authentic Asian appetizers in the country. We take great pride in being a resource for private label manufacturing and co-packing needs. We work with our customers on creating new exclusive recipes, modifying and commercializing recipes for production. Today, we have grown to be one of the leading custom Asian appetizer manufacturers and co-packing companies serving local communities, retail and foodservice outlets across North America and beyond.

About Shine Foods, Inc.

Since 1996, Shine Foods has been making some of the most delicious and authentic Asian appetizers in the country. We take great pride in being a resource for private label manufacturing and co-packing needs. We work with our customers on creating new exclusive recipes, modifying and commercializing recipes for production. Today, we have grown to be one of the leading custom Asian appetizer manufacturers and co-packing companies serving local communities, retail and foodservice outlets across North America and beyond.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Production Assistant/Sanitation Manager. As a Production Assistant, you will support the production team in various tasks, ensuring smooth operations and efficient production processes. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing the sanitation and cleanliness of the production facility, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership and direction to assigned crew.
• Assist in the training of new employees as well as the retraining of existing employees.
• Ensure that assigned work is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure plant cleanliness is within acceptable levels of quality, costs, and efficiency.
• Motivate employees to complete tasks while ensuring that productivity and sanitation standards are met.
• Regularly inspect production areas, equipment, and storage areas to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with cleanliness and sanitation regulations.
• Prepares and handles sanitation chemicals and equipment.
• Ensure correct mixing of chemicals or cleaning solutions needed to clean and sanitize equipment and the facility; reassemble equipment as necessary
• Interact daily with Quality Assurance and Production on sanitation activities and performance.
• Keep and maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Train and supervise staff on proper sanitary practices, including personal hygiene, equipment cleaning, and waste disposal.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs

Education, Skills & Other Requirement

• High school diploma/GED, equivalent or higher
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in food production, food safety and sanitation.
• Minimum of 3 years' of supervisory experience
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 Lbs.
• Frequently push/pull up to 50 Lbs.
• Occasionally carry and/or lift 50 Lbs..
• Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection.
• Ability to walk through production areas.
• Exposure to temperature change.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Wear proper footwear.

Schedule

• 2nd shift
• Occasionally be available to work on weekends.

Supervisor:

Plant Manager

Pay range:

$80,000 - $85,000

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Retirement Saving Plan