Packaging Operator - Food Packaging & Quality Control

Lifeway Foods, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is hiring a Packaging Operator to operate sleeving and packaging machines, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging of Kefir products.

Responsibilities include monitoring machine status, ensuring correct date codes, assisting with loading/unloading, and performing basic maintenance. The role requires a high school diploma (or related experience), the ability to lift 50 lbs, and competence with Manufacturing and Office software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; or 3–6 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 present to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the 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.; stand for 8 hours; climb ladders and maneuver through equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to operate and clean sleeving and packaging machines.
• Ensure sleeves are applied properly and bottles do not back up.
• Put away sleeves when necessary and ensure date codes are correct.
• Communicate machine status and any unacceptable bottle quality to supervisor or Plant Manager.
• Relieve other Machine Operators during downtime to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Assist with unloading/loading trailers and refilling cap totes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machines.
• Adhere to SOPs/SSOPs meeting HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA, and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is hiring a Packaging Operator to operate sleeving and packaging machines, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging of Kefir products.

Responsibilities include monitoring machine status, ensuring correct date codes, assisting with loading/unloading, and performing basic maintenance. The role requires a high school diploma (or related experience), the ability to lift 50 lbs, and competence with Manufacturing and Office software.