Machine/Maintenance Operator in Harbor City, California at KREATION JUICERY INC

We are looking for a hands-on Machine/Maintenance Operator to operate production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot mechanical issues to keep factory operations running safely and efficiently.

• Assign daily cleaning duties and communicate priorities and expectations to the sanitation team.
• Work alongside employees to clean and sanitize production equipment, utensils, floors, drains, and other assigned areas.
• Follow established cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing procedures. Disassemble and reassemble equipment only when trained and authorized.
• Ensure employees use the correct chemicals, dilution levels, contact times, and protective equipment. Never allow chemicals to be mixed improperly.
• Verify equipment is safely shut down and required lockout/tagout procedures are followed before cleaning.
• Inspect completed work, address missed areas and ensure cleaning checklists are completed accurately.
• Train employees on sanitation procedures, chemical handling, safe work practices, and proper storage of supplies.
• Monitor progress throughout the shift and keep employees focused on assigned tasks.
• Report equipment damage, sanitation concerns, unsafe conditions, and incomplete work to the supervisor.
• Track cleaning supplies and request replenishment before items run out.
• Communicate staffing concerns, training needs, and performance issues to management.
• Complete a shift handoff identifying completed work and any items requiring follow-up.
• Previous sanitation experience, preferably in a food production facility.
• Previous experience leading a team or assigning and checking work.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, protective equipment, and contamination prevention.
• Ability to give clear instructions, follow up on assignments, and maintain consistent cleaning standards.
• Availability to work the 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.