Lifeway Foods

FORKLIFT OPERATOR (8:00am-4:30pm)

Forklift Operator

Forklift operator with at least 1 year warehouse experience; able to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts; basic math; English literacy.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2nd shift)

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance technician with preventive maintenance, welding, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic repair, PMO compliance

PACKAGING OPERATOR

Packaging Operator

High school diploma; 3-6 months related experience; forklift exam; ability to lift 50 lbs; read/write reports; basic math; knowledge of manufacturing software; stand 8 hours.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III (9pm to 5am, S-Th)

Entry-level maintenance in food manufacturing; 1+ year in maintenance; electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/electronic/PLC/HVAC; ammonia refrigeration experience; lift 50 lbs; 8-hour shift.

GENERAL APPLICATION - Lifeway Wisconsin

General Application

High school diploma required for most roles; bachelor's for administrative or professional roles preferred; experience in food manufacturing beneficial; strong communication and attention to detail; able to work independently or in a team; flexible and eager to learn.

MAINTENANCE TECHICIAN I (11am to 7pm) 

Maintenance Technician III

Bachelor's degree or 4-10 years related training/experience; strong mechanical/electrical repair skills; able to lift 50 lbs; proficient with manufacturing software; 8-hour shift.

DAIRY PROCESS WORKER

Dairy Process Worker I

High school diploma or equivalent; no prior experience required; ability to lift 50 lbs; read and understand basic English; basic math skills.

PACKAGERPACKER (2nd shift 3:30pm start time)

Packager/Packer

Packager/Packer; second shift; no experience required; ability to lift 50 lbs; stand 8 hours; basic math and reading; follow GMP/SSOP.

MACHINE OPERATOR I (2nd shift 3:30pm start time)

Machine Operator I

High school diploma; 6 months to 1 year manufacturing/packing experience; ability to follow instructions and English comprehension.

Must be fully vaccinated. Experience operating packaging equipment, labeling, line changes, and basic maintenance; follow HACCP/GMP and safety standards.

Sanitation Worker

Sanitation and cleaning of facility and equipment; ability to work with chemicals and PPE; able to follow SOPs; available 2PM-10PM, Mon-Fri; weekends/holidays as needed; fully vaccinated.

Blow Mold Operator

Operate blow molding machines, adjust settings, ensure safety and quality; follow HACCP and GMP; report unsafe conditions.

Dairy Process Worker PR1 (2nd Shift) 12:00pm-8:30pm

Dairy Process Worker

Ability to follow directions, work with production team, lift 50-60 lbs, operate and clean equipment, and comply with SOPs/SSOP/GMP.

Packaging Operator 2nd Shift

Operate packaging equipment, ensure product quality, label and code, perform line/flavor changes, operate forklift, report unsafe conditions, collect data, maintain HACCP/GMP compliance.

Quality Control Technician

Inspect and test products, ensure GMP compliance, lift up to 40 lbs, second shift weekends/holidays, 1-3 years food QA/QC experience, bilingual preferred.

Follow SOPs/GMP, lift 50-60 lb bags, assist setup, clean equipment, work in dairy production.

Packager

Stand for long periods; lift up to 30 lbs; basic math; good listening; attention to detail; overtime and weekend availability.

 Field Marketing Representative

Part-time field marketing role in the Chicago area; college degree or pursuing; vehicle preferred; strong organizational, communication, and marketing skills; 1-2 years relevant experience preferred; able to stand/walk up to 95% and lift up to 25 pounds.

Senior Accountant

Bachelor's in Accounting; 2-5 years accounting experience; CPA or CPA candidate a plus; GAAP knowledge; advanced Excel; strong communication and attention to detail.

Social and Digital Marketing Copywriter 

Copywriter for social and digital marketing with strong writing, SEO, and content creation skills.

Title	Location	Date
FORKLIFT OPERATOR (8:00am-4:30pm) Full Time · $39K/yr · 1+ YOE Niles, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Niles, Illinois, United States Onsite	Feb 11, 2026
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2nd shift) Full Time · $56K/yr Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	Feb 9, 2026
PACKAGING OPERATOR Full Time · 0+ YOE Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Feb 3, 2026
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III (9pm to 5am, S-Th) Full Time · 1+ YOE Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Aug 22, 2025
GENERAL APPLICATION - Lifeway Wisconsin Full Time Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Aug 4, 2025
MAINTENANCE TECHICIAN I (11am to 7pm) Full Time · 4+ YOE Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Aug 4, 2025
DAIRY PROCESS WORKER Full Time · $38K/yr · 0+ YOE Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	May 23, 2025
PACKAGERPACKER (2nd shift 3:30pm start time) Full Time · $35K/yr Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	May 23, 2025
MACHINE OPERATOR I (2nd shift 3:30pm start time) Full Time · $38K/yr · 6+ YOE Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	May 23, 2025
Packaging Operator Full Time Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Oct 7, 2021
Sanitation Worker Full Time · $44K/yr · 0+ YOE Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Oct 7, 2021
Blow Mold Operator Full Time Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Oct 7, 2021
Dairy Process Worker PR1 (2nd Shift) 12:00pm-8:30pm Full Time · $32K/yr · 0+ YOE Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 12, 2021
Packaging Operator 2nd Shift Full Time · $42K/yr Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States · Onsite	Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Onsite	Aug 4, 2021
Quality Control Technician Full Time · $35K/yr · 1+ YOE Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2021
Dairy Process Worker PR1 (2nd Shift) 12:00pm-8:30pm Full Time · $31K/yr Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	Jun 8, 2021
Packager/Packer Full Time · $27K/yr Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	May 17, 2021
Field Marketing Representative Part Time · 1+ YOE Niles, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Niles, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2021
Senior Accountant Full Time · 2+ YOE Morton Grove, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Morton Grove, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 2, 2021
Social and Digital Marketing Copywriter Full Time Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 2, 2021

Activities	Dairy product manufacturingProbiotic beverage productionFood and beverage packagingWholesale food distributionProduct research and development
Headquarters	US
Industries	Food & BeverageDairy Products
Name	Lifeway Foods
Employees	300
Type	Public
Subsidiaries	Fresh MadeGlenOaks FarmsProBugs
Tagline	Manufacturer of probiotic dairy products including kefir and yogurt.
Founded	1,986
Website	lifewaykefir.com
Stock Exchange	NASDAQ
Stock Symbol	LWAY

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