About the Job: 

Job Summary 

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Prisma Operator based in City of Industry, CA!   

The role of the Prisma operator is to ensure that all functions of Prisma operations are done correctly and are running efficiently.  The operator will operate Prisma fillers, downstream equipment and Palletizer machine.  Additionally, cleans all equipment through CIP and SIP. Finally, follows all safety procedures as stated in GMP, safety standards, plant rules, and code of ethics. 

Key Responsibilities 

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position: 

• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information 

• Effectively tear down, set-up, monitor, operate, changeover and clean applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items to include but not limited to OQI, weight checks, compliance with product specs, etc. 

• Ensure clean and inspect standards are up to date and completed in a timely manner 

• Ensure lubrication standards are up to date and completed in a timely fashion; maintain lubrication logs 

• Maintain working knowledge of all value stream equipment to include all support equipment, ability to troubleshoot, tighten, make minor adjustments and repairs using basic tools 

• Completes PM’s and other routine operator maintenance tasks; assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines; partner with maintenance or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling. 

• Monitor equipment for malfunctions and defects, repairing and solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential threats to production through maintaining equipment. 

• Communicate effectively and partner with supervisors and maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair 

• Take part in PM’s and utilize the Root Cause thought process to ensure corrective actions are sustainable 

• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns 

• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities to improve processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events 

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times 

• Actively participate in Pillar activities (i.e. Quality, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to observations, inspections, and recommendations. 

• Works diligently to achieve line efficiency goals 

• Assist, train, and coach employees 

• Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals 

• Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs 

• Comply with all policies and procedures 

• All other duties as assigned or become evident 

Physical Demands  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; push or pull; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee is occasionally required to taste and smell.  

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee must always wear the proper safety equipment. 

Work Environment:  

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The floor is constantly wet and slippery with spills, cleaning solutions, and water. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The work environment is satiated with a multitude of smells. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is loud because of the many high speed motors. Prisma Filler machine’s temperature is hot, so the work temperature is hot. 

• Proper safety equipment will be provided to employee to assist in contesting noise, and airborne particles affecting eyes.   

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems 

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.     

Compensation & Benefits: 

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.