WAREHOUSE PRODUCTION WORKER

Lifeway Foods, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Production Worker to join our Philadelphia-area facility.

You will receive, store, and distribute finished goods and raw materials, ensuring accurate records and timely movement of shipments. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, relocating materials, logging data, operating forklifts, maintaining temperature in a refrigerated warehouse, and following SOPs, GMPs, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3–6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write reports and perform basic math.
• Experience with Manufacturing and Inventory software; proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for 8 hours, climb ladders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review customer, work, or shipping orders to determine items to be moved
• Relocate materials from receiving or production areas to designated locations
• Record receiving and shipping data for reporting and record-keeping purposes
• Sort and store finished goods and raw materials according to SOP
• Assemble customer orders, palletize, and wrap products
• Prepare and deliver supplies and materials to production areas as directed
• Mark materials with identifying information
• Record and track received and distributed materials
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks for transportation
• Monitor and maintain temperature in refrigerated warehouse
• Maintain store products and manage receiving and shipping logs
• Report to workstation on time; wear proper work attire; assist in setting up work area
• Follow SOP, SSOP, GMP, and general safety procedures
• Conduct behavior in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Reading & writing reports

Interpersonal skills

Mathematics basics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manufacturing Software

Inventory Software

Job description

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 Warehouse Production Workeris responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing finished goods and raw materials within establishments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review customer, work, or shipping orders to determine items to be moved
• Relocate materials from receiving or production areas to designated locations
• Record receiving and shipping data for reporting and record-keeping purposes
• Sort and store finished goods and raw materials according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Assemble customer orders, palletize, and wrap products
• Prepare and deliver supplies and materials to production areas as directed
• Mark materials with identifying information
• Record and track received and distributed materials
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks for transportation
• Monitor and maintain temperature in refrigerated warehouse
• Maintain store products and manage receiving and shipping logs
• Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
• Follow SOP, SSOP, GMP, and general safety procedures
• 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 atwww.lifewaykefir.com.