Machine/Maintenance Operator

Kreation Juicery • Harbor City, CA

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About The Position

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. The listed duties and qualifications focus on leading and performing sanitation work in a production environment, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment and assigned areas, following safe chemical-handling and lockout/tagout procedures, inspecting completed work, training employees, and communicating issues and shift handoffs.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; prevent improper chemical mixing.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed