Job Category
Production
Location
Vernon, CA
Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Job Responsibilities:
Operations Duties (60%)
  • Order Management & Shipping
    • Receive and process orders.
    • Prepare shipping documents and coordinate shipping logistics.
    • Send invoices and track shipments.
    • Inspect outgoing products for accuracy and quality.
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Operations:
    • Monitor and manage warehouse employee leave schedules.
    • Coordinate with client regarding pallet counts for Monday pickups.
  • State Board of Equalization Reporting:
    • Complete Wine Growers Tax Return report (monthly).
  • Recycling Reporting (CRV):
    • Complete and submit CRV reports on a monthly basis.
  • Local Sake Ordering:
    • Place orders for sake at headquarters and calculate incoming costs.
  • Online Orders:
    • Receive and process orders.
    • Create shipping documents, handle packing, UPS arrangements, and apply labels.
    • Create shipping labels and affix them to the boxes.
  • UPC Code Management:
    • Oversee the management of UPC codes.
Logistics Duties (15% of time)
  • Truck and Pickup Arrangements:
    • Coordinate rice pickups
  • Customs Operations:
    • Export: Manage exports to Korea
    • Import: Handle imports for headquarters including raw materials, carbon and machine parts.
    • Customs Bond Renewal: Ensure renewal of customs bond on time.
Licensing Duties (15% of time)
  • State and General Licensing:
    • Manage state license renewals
    • Ensure compliance with US Citizen or permanent resident requirements for states registration.
  • State Online Licensing:
    • Ensure the timely renewal of state online licenses.
    • Submit Tax reports (monthly or quarterly).
  • FDA and USDA Compliance:
    • Ensure Food Facility Registration renewal
    • Maintain compliance with FDA regulations.
    • Obtain permits for the importation from USDA.
  • TTB and ABC Communication:
    • Manage label registrations with TTB.
    • Submit import sample applications to TTB.
    • Ensure Brewer’s Bond renewal every four years (next due June 2027).
    • Handle officer and shareholder changes with TTB and ABC.
Other Duties (10%)
  • Sprinkler and Fire Safety:
    • Ensure annual sprinkler system inspections are completed (pass inspections within one year).
    • Schedule and manage 5-year sprinkler inspections.
    • Perform annual fire extinguisher inspections and check pressures.
  • Safety Inspections:
    • Conduct monthly safety inspections for fire extinguishers and eyewash stations.
  • Shipping and Packaging:
    • Oversee packaging and shipping arrangements for UPS, FedEx, etc.
    • Manage two UPS accounts (for alcohol and other items).
    • Ensure timely shipping of sake samples and other materials to headquarters.
  • Supplies and Equipment Orders:
    • Order office supplies, postage, foot mats, pallets, barcode labels for Classic boxes, coffee beans, and chemical supplies for scale removal.
  • Alarm System Management:
    • Act as the point of contact for emergency alarm system issues and ensure proper maintenance.
  • Gate and Maintenance Management:
    • Oversee gate and related maintenance needs.
    • Manage keys, gate openers, and waste collection.
  • Equipment Maintenance:
    • Ensure the regular cleaning

Requirements:
  • Native level of Japanese, Business level of English
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
  • Sense of responsibility and communication skills for managing staff
  • Must be interested in working in plant operation and management.
  • Entry level candidates are welcome to apply as long as willing to learn.
  • Basic PC skills