Soy Sauce Production Machine Operator

Lee Kum Kee USA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

2 weeks vacation

10 paid holidays

5 sick days

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee USA in Newnan, GA is seeking a Machine Operator to independently operate production equipment across Koji Making, Fermentation Processing, Pressing/Filtration, Pasteurization, and Filling. Operators will rotate into modules after training and must maintain GMP and food-safety standards with accurate logs.

You will monitor process parameters, verify sensors, and perform CIP cleaning while ensuring clean work areas.

Qualifications

• 1+ years manufacturing or equipment operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret machine parameters.
• Strong discipline and ability to follow SOP.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in hot/wet environments.
• Basic English; bilingual preferred.
• Experience with koji machines, fermenters, pressing systems, filters, steam cookers, filling lines preferred.
• Experience with CIP systems preferred.
• Experience with GMP / HACCP / BRC preferred.
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate cooking, steaming, mixing, pumping, conveying, and material-handling equipment.
• Operate pasteurization systems and filling lines, including temperature checks and log keeping.
• Monitor machine displays: temperature, pressure, speed, flow, torque, vacuum, weight.
• Verify sensors, gauges, thermometers, and data loggers function correctly.
• Complete production, batch, sanitation, and deviation logs accurately.
• Perform CIP operations and complete CIP checklists.
• Maintain clean floors, drains, filters, mats, and equipment surfaces.
• Assist with filter cloth replacement, minor equipment adjustments, and organization.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading machine parameters

SOP compliance

Record keeping

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Koji/fermentation equipment experience

CIP systems experience

GMP/HACCP/BRC experience

Troubleshooting

OT availability

Tools

Koji fermentation equipment

Filling lines

CIP systems

Job description

Lee Kum Kee USA in Newnan, GA is seeking a Machine Operator to independently operate production equipment across Koji Making, Fermentation Processing, Pressing/Filtration, Pasteurization, and Filling. Operators will rotate into modules after training and must maintain GMP and food-safety standards with accurate logs.

You will monitor process parameters, verify sensors, and perform CIP cleaning while ensuring clean work areas.