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.

This position is a mid-level position responsible for performing preventive maintenance duties, responsible for the care and maintenance of all production equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures all equipment is maintained in compliance with the requirements of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), SQF and the Lifeway Wisconsin policies
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, blowmolding equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Using CMMS system, perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment. Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Assist with parts supply inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
• 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
• Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
• Conduct behavior in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Required: High School Diploma or GED, and one or two year certificate from college or technical school; Further education preferred
• Industrial Maintenance Experience:
  • Minimum three years’ experience in maintenance role within manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
  • Minimum three years’ experience in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVCA
• Demonstrate intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy
• Ability to read, write, present, and effectively communicate in a business setting
• Advanced proficiency in calculations and applying mathematical concepts
• 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