SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WORKER (9AM to 5PM)

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, wrap, and count merchandise. This position is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, and Lifeway product.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ability to safely and frequently operate yard/terminal tractor
• Responsible for loading and offloading trailers
• Accurately ship all products to our sister company and directly to customers
• Ensure all sales orders meet deadlines and are shipped on time 
• 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
• Responsible for utilizing the FIFO system (first in first out on finished goods, packaging and raw materials)
• Take product temperature checks
• Ability to work in cold environment, appropriate uniform attire provided by Lifeway  
• Ensure shipping/receiving document is accurate
• Perform trailer inspections for each inbound and outbound load
• Perform safety checks- chock trailer tires and install trailer jacks
• Communicate with drivers and ensure each document is signed and dated appropriately
• Wrap all products, place in racking,and  turn in locations to the data entry clerk
• 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
• Stage truckloads of pallets being shipped to customers and label accordingly 
• Label every pallet with a pallet tag- verifying product lot code and quantity
• Fill out paperwork for every inbound and outbound load. 
• Count and place pallet tags on every inbound load 
• Seal every outbound load- documenting the seal number
• Comply with safety regulations 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 
• Experience operating yard/terminal tractor
• Demonstrate intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy 
• Good communications skills, must communicate with truck drivers, as well as peers 
• 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
• Comfortable working in very cold environment
• 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 40 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.