Packaging Operator: Sleeving & Bottling Expert

Lifeway Foods, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Operator to run sleeving and packaging equipment, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality packaging of Kefir products at our Wisconsin facility.

The role requires following SOPs/SSOPs, maintaining line efficiency, loading/unloading trailers, and basic machine troubleshooting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours is expected. Experience with manufacturing software and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and write reports and procedures.
• Basic math and geometry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to operate and clean sleeving and packaging machines.
• Ensure sleeves are applied correctly and bottles do not back up.
• Put away sleeves when necessary and verify date codes for runs.
• Communicate machine status and quality concerns to supervisor/Plant Manager.
• Relieve other machine operators during downtime to maintain efficiency.
• Assist with unloading and loading trailers; refill empty cap totes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machines.
• Follow SOP/SSOP to meet HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA and USDA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Self-efficacy

Math skills

Reading reports

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manufacturing Software

Inventory Software

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Operator to run sleeving and packaging equipment, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality packaging of Kefir products at our Wisconsin facility.

The role requires following SOPs/SSOPs, maintaining line efficiency, loading/unloading trailers, and basic machine troubleshooting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours is expected. Experience with manufacturing software and MS Office is a plus.