Job Description
Job Description
Dairy Processing Operator II
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ : LWAY), 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.
Job Summary : The Dairy Processing Operator Level II works along with the Dairy Operators Level 1 and production employees to execute the delivery of the Kefir processing production.
Supervisory Responsibilities : Not Applicable for this position
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Must possess all skills and abilities of a Dairy Processing Operator Level 1
- Understand various pieces of dairy equipment
- Set up fermentation temperatures
- Check the chemical concentration according to charts
- Report / document any quality related deviations and blending processes to the appropriate personnel
- Clean outside the perimeters of processing equipment such as : milk receiving, batching, mix tanks and other processing equipment
- Confirm proper documentation on received and shipped tankers according to SOP’s.
- Responsible for the milk pasteurization process
- Weight the right cultures, follow the formulas, and culture the milk
- Train Level 1 and production employees
- Must be able to perform equipment tests with pasteurizing recorder
- Must be able to accurately operate the system, document, and report
- Provide daily tasks to Dairy Processing Operators Level 1 and production employees
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills / Abilities :
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures
- Ability to participate in a team environment
- Ability to positively participate in a team environment
Education and Experience :
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in dairy industry / manufacturing is a plus
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, SQF is a plus
Physical Requirements :
- Must be able to lift and move 50lbs 70lbs
- Ability to be on your feet for an 8-hour shift
- Ability to climb on ladders and maneuver through equipment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifeway Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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