PACKAGING OPERATOR (4pm to 12am)

Lifeway Foods Inc•Waukesha, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), which has been 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.

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

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
Put away sleeves when necessary
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 down time or job re-assignment in pursuit of maintaining departmental efficiency and quality of production
Assist with unloading and loading trailers
Refill empty cap totes
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