DAIRY PROCESS OPERATOR (4pm to 12am)

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), 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  

The Dairy Process Operator is primarily responsible for monitoring, tending, and/or operating various automated and manually operated equipment to support the daily manufacturing of finished goods. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Operators and observes filling equipment to ensure product quality and conformity to meet customer standards and specifications
• Responsible for keeping accurate weights of bottles throughout the run and provide corrective action when weights cannot be met
• Inspect product for color, flavor or texture, as well as visually inspects for defects and correct capping  
• Follow work instructions to ensure correct packaging materials are used
• Bring empty totes to packaging area 
• Cleans equipment after use that is in the filling room and the silo room
• Responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to manager along with and food safety violations
• Records data collection materials
• Stop or reset machine when a malfunction occurs, clear machine jams and report malfunction of machine and/or robot
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements as trained
• Perform monthly/weekly preventative maintenance program
• Demonstrate high degree of ownership for product quality, understanding of production schedules and work instructions
• 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

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 www.lifewaykefir.com.