Machine Operator

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Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients.

Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., has its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in City of Industry, CA with more than 500 employees (Americas Zone). We are looking for the best and brightest talents to join our company and work together to bring the next level of success!

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days

The Soy Sauce Production Machine Operator is responsible for independently operating production equipment across multiple process areas, including Koji Making, Fermentation Processing, Pressing/Filtration, Pasteurization, and Filling. Operators will rotate into different modules after completing required training, and are not expected to master all process areas at the time of hire. This role ensures stable equipment operation, accurate process control, proper sanitation (including CIP), and compliance with GMP and food-safety standards.

• Independently operate cooking, steaming, mixing, pumping, conveying, and material‑handling equipment
• Operate pasteurization systems (UHT or holding tanks) and filling lines, including temperature verification, flow adjustment, nozzle checks, and in‑process weight checks
• Monitor machine displays: temperature, pressure, speed, flow, torque, vacuum, and weight
• Verify sensors, gauges, thermometers, and data loggers are functioning correctly
• Complete production, batch, sanitation, and deviation logs accurately
  
  Perform CIP operations, including selecting CIP programs, monitoring chemical concentration, verifying cleaning steps, and completing CIP checklists
• Maintain clean floors, drains, filters, mats, and equipment surfaces
• Assist with filter cloth replacement, minor equipment adjustments, and component organization

• Independently operate grain cooking, steaming, cooling, mixing, and inoculation equipment
• Clean screens, trays, mats, filters, and surrounding equipment
  
  Record koji production and sanitation logs accurately
• Adjust environmental parameters within SOP limits

• Independently operate mixing, pumping, heating/cooling, and transfer systems
• Conduct fermentation sampling for QA/QC
• Perform yeast or koji inoculation steps as instructed
• Complete fermentation logs, deviation reports, and sanitation documents
• Support material transfers from fermentation tanks to pressing

• Independently operate hydraulic presses,…