Japanese Bilingual Production Assistant
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Job Location:
Cullman, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
04-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Japanese / English Bilingual Production Assistant
Location: Cullman AL
Salary Range: $50K - $65K
Job Description:
Seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Japanese/English Bilingual Production Assistant to support daily operations in our manufacturing department. This role works directly with the Production Team Lead and Supervisor to ensure smooth and efficient workflows help prepare materials maintain safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The Production Assistant will also support basic administrative tasks equipment handling and cross-department coordination when necessary.
This is an ideal position for someone with prior experience in a manufacturing environment who is looking to grow their career with a company that values teamwork precision and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in assembly packaging and inspection of products.
- Operate basic machinery and tools as needed.
- Monitor product quality and report and defects.
- Follow safety guidelines and standard operation procedures.
- Support inventory management and material handling.
- Support production activities by preparing tools materials and documentation
- Assist the Production Team Lead and Supervisor in organizing workflows
- Monitor and report production progress and issues (e.g. delays material shortages)
- Help with the onboarding and training of new production staff
- Conduct quality checks and flag any nonconformities
- Maintain production records and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures
- Keep work areas clean organized and in line with 5S standards
- Operate office and production equipment as needed (e.g. for documentation or communication tasks)
- Help transport tools materials or documents between departments
- Provide general clerical and logistical support to production management
- Respond to requests from team members to ensure daily goals are met
- Perform additional duties as assigned in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Qualifications:
- MUST be Japanese/English Bilingual
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel)
- Experience with weld assemblies or automotive production preferred
- Familiarity with safety standards and quality control processes
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
- Basic knowledge of production equipment is a plus
- Physical ability to stand for long period and lift moderate weights.
Key Skills:
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Strong attention to detail organization and time management
- Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn adapt and take initiative
- Problem-solving mindset with a commitment to quality
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing walking and manual tasks using hands/arms
- Bending stooping kneeling and crouching as needed
- Occasional lifting or moving items up to 35 lbs
- Regular exposure to active machinery and production equipment
- May require occasional use of office equipment or work at a desk
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Food Industry
- Math
- Packaging
- Production Planning
- Administrative Experience
- Final Cut Pro
- Food Production Experience
- Video production
- Manufacturing
- Sign Manufacturing
