BOTTLING LINE OPERATOR - Multiple Shifts Available

About the role

Lifeway Foods, a leading producer of probiotic beverages, is seeking a Bottling Line Operator to join their team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the bottling process.

Responsibilities

• Unload bottle deliveries and load bottles into the machine, maintaining a steady flow for production needs.
• Operate bagging machines and de-scrambler machines, keeping fixture, tooling, and work areas clean and organized.
• Inspect bottle quality at assigned machine to ensure acceptable quality bottles are produced and prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable bottles.
• Communicate machine status and any quality issues to your assigned supervisor.
• Report daily shift performances, including quality, production ticket identification, pallet counts, and scrap.
• Relieve other operators when needed while maintaining efficiency and quality of production.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP's) for production of bottles and receiving of raw materials to meet company's standard for Safe Quality Food (SQF).
• Conduct 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 duties in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to six months related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy.
• Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, journals, procedures, and governmental regulations.
• 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.
• Adequate vision abilities.
• Work in a loud environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for prolonged periods.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Software, Inventory Software, and Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, use hands, stand, and walk.
• Occasionally move up to 25 lbs., frequently move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally move up to 100 lbs.
• Adequate vision abilities.
• Work in a loud environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for prolonged periods.

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability coverage.
• Flexible FSA and HSA options to meet your financial and healthcare needs.
• Employee Assistance Program offering support for new parents, legal and financial advice, mental health resources, and much more.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing contribution match.

Why Lifeway?

• Exciting career growth opportunities.
• Access to a competitive benefits package.
• Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability coverage.
• Flexible FSA and HSA options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit Sharing contribution match.
• Competitive benefits package.

Company Information

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is a growing Chicago-based beverage manufacturer with over 40 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.