Shipping and Receiving

Shift: 2nd Shift (10 AM to 6 PM)

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 Shipping and Receiving Worker is responsible for operating the forklift to relocate, stack, and count merchandise. This position is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate, free of damage, and follow Safe Quality Foods (SQF) procedures with company policies and procedures for such materials
• Pull and prepare product for shipping, ensuring exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Move product to storage locations, efficiently stack, and store product in appropriate areas
• Wrap order on pallet for shipment
• Comply with safety regulation and maintain clean and orderly work area
• Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person