VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR - Multiple Shifts Available

Lifeway Foods Inc•Waukesha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Vacation Relief Operator has a varying start time that can range from 4am to 8am. Supervisors create the schedule at least two weeks in advance so employees can plan accordingly.

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

Operate and clean filling machines following SQF Requirements and company procedures.
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 (Metal Detection).
Inspect bottles being filled and conduct random weight tests to ensure proper fill amounts.
Ensure product weight is within defined specifications and provide corrective action when weights cannot be met.
Communicate 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.
Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on filling machines.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Ensure 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 stack and store product in appropriate areas.
Wrap orders on pallets for shipment.
Operate and clean sleeving and packaging machines following company procedures.
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.
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.

Benefits

9 paid holidays annually
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Life coverage
Disability coverage
Flexible FSA options
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