PACKAGING OPERATOR

2 weeks ago

Waukesha, United States Lifeway Foods Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies, is America’s leading supplier of the probiotic beverage known as Kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable Kefir, the company also produces cheese, drinkable yogurt, and a ProBugs line of Kefir for kids. Lifeway’s tart and tangy fermented dairy products are sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

The Packaging Operator works with the sleeving and packaging machines and makes necessary adjustments to ensure packaging is done in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Follow procedures to operate and clean sleeving and packaging machines
  • Ensure sleeves are being put on bottles properly by machine; Ensure bottles are not backing up
  • Ensure date codes are correct for the days run
  • Communicate machine status and unacceptable bottle quality to supervisor or Plant Manager
  • Relieve other Machine Operators in occurrence of machine downtime or job re-assignment in pursuit of maintaining departmental efficiency and quality of production
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machines immediately
  • Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
  • Must pass forktruck exam
  • Perform duties according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) that meet quality and safety standards pertaining to: Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture (WDA), and customer requirements
  • Conduct behavior in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma required; Or three to six months related experience; Or equivalent 
  • Demonstrate intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy 
  • Ability to read and write comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present them to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
  • Basic mathematical skills and understanding of algebra and geometry
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Software, Inventory Software, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.; Ability to be on your feet for entirety of 8-hour shift; Ability to climb ladders and maneuver through equipment; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

Lifeway Foods, Inc is a growing Chicago-based beverage manufacturer with over 25 years of experience. We are an industry leader in the production of high-quality Kefir. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Visit us at www.lifewaykefir.com.


1 PM to 9 PM

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