PACKAGING OPERATOR

Job Description

Summary

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 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.

Essential Job Duties and 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

Qualification and Education 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

Lifeway Foods, Inc is a growing Chicago-based beverage manufacturer with over 25 years of experience. We are an industry leader in the production of high-quality Kefir. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Visit us at

4pm to 12am

Full-time