PACKAGING OPERATOR (4pm to 12am)
Company: Lifeway Foods Inc
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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
www.lifewaykefir.com 4pm to 12am, M-F; Occasional overtime
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