PACKAGING OPERATOR - Multiple Shifts Available

Lifeway Foods Inc • Waukesha, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability coverage
• Flexible FSA and HSA options
• Employee Assistance Program, offering support for new parents, legal and financial advice, mental health resources, and much more
• 401(k) Profit Sharing contribution match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED