VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR(Varying start between 11am and 1pm)

Lifeway•Waukesha, WI

31d

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. Summary This position is primarily responsible for covering vacations for the packaging, filling, and shipping departments. Following SQF standards along with Lifeway Wisconsin policies and procedures by performing the following duties.

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

Follows SQF Requirements along with the company's procedures to operate and clean filling machines
Conducts pre-operational sanitation inspections to ensure food processing areas, product contact surfaces and equipment are clean before processing begins
Monitor Lifeway Wisconsin Critical Control Point (Metal Detection)
Inspects bottles being filled and conduct random weight tests to ensure proper fill amounts
Ensure product weight within defined specification and provide corrective action when weights cannot be met
Communicates machine status and unacceptable bottle quality to supervisor and/or Plant Manager
Inspect product for color, flavor, texture
Follow work instructions to ensure correct packaging materials are used
Performs basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on filling machines
Comply with safety regulation and maintains a clean and orderly work area
Ensures that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate, free of damage and follow SQF system along with company's policies and procedures for such materials
Pull and prepare product for shipping, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
Move product to storage locations, efficiently stacks and stores product in appropriate areas
Wrap order on pallet for shipment
Follow company's procedures to operate and clean sleeving and packaging machine
Follow work instructions to ensure correct sleeves are applied to bottles
Inspect sleeves are being put on properly by machine
Ensure lot number is correctly applied to containers
Communicate machine status and unacceptable bottle quality to supervisor and/or Plant Manager
Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
Conduct behavior in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy
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
Perform additional duties as assigned