VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR - Intake & Blending

Lifeway Foods Inc•Waukesha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeway Foods, a leading supplier of probiotic beverage Kefir, is seeking a Vacation Relief Operator. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring all products are produced to Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and SQF standards, following Lifeway Wisconsin policies and procedures. The operator will maintain pasteurizer and other related equipment within a dairy production environment.

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

Responsibilities

Monitor dairy production process for batching and processing products
Conduct 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 (Pasteurization)
Monitor quality points such as culturing temperature, fat and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products
Ensure paperwork is filled in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with required information
Run and maintain blender and other related equipment within dairy production
Blend dry and wet ingredients for Kefir production
Inspect all vehicles used for food transporting prior to unloading and/or loading to ensure they are clean, in good repair, suitable for the purpose and free from odors and other conditions that may impact negatively on the product
Follows facilities procedures for receiving materials to ensure it meets company’s standard for food safety and quality
Unload, load, and transport of food is documented, implemented and designed to maintain appropriate storage conditions and product integrity
Pump incoming milk from tank trucks to storage tank and record volume received
Perform antibiotic tests and other test deemed necessary to the function of the job
Must pass state mandated tests for receiving milk and testing milk
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
Wash and sanitize interior and exterior of tanks when necessary
Maintain sanitation of equipment including cleaned-in-place (CIP) and hand cleaning
Responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to manager along with and food safety violations
Handle and maintain preventative maintenance schedule for department area
Operate equipment at recommended speeds and temperatures; communicates mechanical and operational defects
Operate and clean equipment with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime
Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
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