GT's Living Foods · 3 months ago
Kefirs/Yo Operator
Los Angeles, CA - Vernon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGT’s Living Foods is a community dedicated to creating healthier living through potent foods, recognized as the #1 Kombucha brand. They are seeking a Kefirs/Yo Operator responsible for operating machinery and preparing raw ingredients for yogurt production, ensuring quality and safety in the manufacturing process.
Food and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Assemble/Disassemble machinery to prepare for cleaning and start up
Inspect security features and cleanliness of machinery before use (e.g., sensors, pumps, and valves) and adjust as needed prior to use
Perform quality checks on material including temperature and pH to ensure ingredients correspond with the necessary specifications
Document changes of equipment configuration, change overs, consumption, and all required production records in accordance with daily production schedules
Manually filling buckets of materials and loading onto carts for transportation to adjacent processing area
Visual and physical examination of ingredients to ensure specifications are met prior to releasing to processing stage
Monitor processing to ensure ingredients meet quality specifications
Perform and document operational and post-operational cleaning of machinery
Document final consumption of ingredients and report as finished processed material and consume ingredients into production orders accurately
Clean work area as needed to maintain a safe work environment
Daily tasks/duties are frequently subject to rotation between Kefirs/Yo Operators
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
6 months - 1 year of experience in Manufacturing/Production and/or Food/Beverage or related industry
High School diploma or equivalent
Available to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends & holidays
Ability to read the English language
Knowledge of basic arithmetic including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced/dynamic environment
Ability to closely follow instructions and process
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrate teamwork as well as the ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail, including the ability to produce accurate and consistent data
Involves constant movement around the warehouse in a wet/humid environment and near moving mechanical/electrical equipment
Constant bending, lifting and transportation of containers filled with ingredients (up to 45 lbs.) to be inspected for quality
Frequent bending, lifting and transportation of raw material containers (up to 45 lbs.) to be palletized and placed into a cooler
Frequent and repetitive twisting/reaching/lifting motions to transfer ingredients from containers to machinery using a container (up to 45 lbs.)
Employees will be required to frequently operate in a cold environment (30-40°F)
Frequent and repetitive twisting/reaching/lifting motions to retrieve and place empty containers under machinery dispensers
Employees are required to stand for the majority of their work shift
Requires normal visual acuity to ensure containers are sufficiently sealed and ingredients are accurately measured
Noise level in this area is above 84 dbs and requires earplugs
Preferred
6 months - 1 year of experience in Manufacturing/Production and/or Food/Beverage or related industry
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to read the English language
Familiarity with ERP System
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD Life & Disability
401K with Matching
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line
Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, childcare, and more!)
Others: Food trucks every weekday and quarterly employee appreciation events
Company
GT's Living Foods
GT’s Living Foods handcrafts living foods with active probiotics.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
GT Dave
Founder, CEO/CMO
Mark House
Chief Operating Officer
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