SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WORKER (7am to 3pm)

Lifeway Foods Inc•Waukesha, WI

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 Shipping and Receiving Worker is responsible for operating the forklift to relocate, stack, wrap, and count merchandise. This position is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, and Lifeway product.

Requirements

High school diploma required; Or three to six months related experience; Or equivalent
Experience operating yard/terminal tractor
Demonstrate intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy
Good communications skills, must communicate with truck drivers, as well as peers
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
Comfortable working in very cold environment
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

Ability to safely and frequently operate yard/terminal tractor
Responsible for loading and offloading trailers
Accurately ship all products to our sister company and directly to customers
Ensure all sales orders meet deadlines and are shipped on time
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate, free of damage, and follow Safe Quality Foods (SQF) procedures with company policies and procedures for such materials
Responsible for utilizing the FIFO system (first in first out on finished goods, packaging and raw materials)
Take product temperature checks
Ability to work in cold environment, appropriate uniform attire provided by Lifeway
Ensure shipping/receiving document is accurate
Perform trailer inspections for each inbound and outbound load
Perform safety checks- chock trailer tires and install trailer jacks
Communicate with drivers and ensure each document is signed and dated appropriately
Wrap all products, place in racking,and turn in locations to the data entry clerk
Pull and prepare product for shipping, ensuring exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
Move product to storage locations, efficiently stack, and store product in appropriate areas
Wrap order on pallet for shipment
Stage truckloads of pallets being shipped to customers and label accordingly
Label every pallet with a pallet tag- verifying product lot code and quantity
Fill out paperwork for every inbound and outbound load.
Count and place pallet tags on every inbound load
Seal every outbound load- documenting the seal number
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area
Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
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