Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Overview

Lifeway Foods is America’s leading supplier of the probiotic beverage known as Kefir and has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies. The Maintenance Technician ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency maintenance requests.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and plumbing problems to make improvements to equipment and machinery.
• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and listening for problems using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Install new equipment and parts.
• Adjust and remove defective parts by dismantling devices.
• Use forklift, hand and power tools.
• Examine parts.
• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Monitor compliance of team.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Place and expedite orders.
• Verify receipt.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information.
• Prepare reports.
• Maintain records of scheduled procedures.
• Maintain teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Comply with regulations to keep safe and clean environment.
• Keep maintenance shop constantly organized.
• 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Lifeway Foods, Inc is a growing Chicago-based beverage manufacturer with 40 years of experience.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and offer a competitive benefits package.