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. 

Job Summary: The Packager/Packer is responsible for ensuring that everything is in order prior to shipping and supports production and sanitary procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not Applicable for this position

Schedule: Second Shift: Monday through Friday 3:30pm - finish production (including occasional Saturday's)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures product protection by checking package integrity for good seals, proper price, code date, tape color, and product quality according to standard procedures.
• Works in a team to pack product by assembling boxes, taking product off conveyor line, taping boxes, and placing on skid, and pull sealed cases off automated packaging lines
• Ensures the product is free from contamination by following rules of good manufacturing practices for disease control, personal practices, and uniform policy
• Stack sealed cases on skids according to staking procedures under pallet pattern
• Recognizes problems, alerts machine operator/mechanics according to standard procedures
• Prepares cases for use on the next shift by labeling information on the side of the box to include brand name, quantity, weight, and product type
• Maintains communication with other departments, employees, and management to notify them of any issues that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Follows SOP, SSOP, GMP, and general safety policies
• Additional Duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to calculate basic math and read
• Ability to actively listen to instructions and understand basic English

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Ability to be on your feet for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to climb on ladders and maneuver through equipment
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays

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.