At Lakeside Foods, we're committed to growing our company – and our people.
When you join the Lakeside Foods team, you’ll become part of our family.
Since 1887 we’ve produced a diverse line of canned and frozen foods.
We sell our products through major retailers, food service distributors and national restaurant chains.
We’re driven to find new, innovative ways to serve our customers and our community.
And there’s a seat at the table for you.
Become One Of Our Valued Mechanics:
Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility.
Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected “Jack of All Trades” team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to improve production processes.
If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you.
What You’ll Get:
Competitive wages based on experience
Stable work environment with a growing company
Excellent market-leading medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, with medical premiums starting at just $59/month!
Flexible schedules during the off-season (November – May)
Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment
Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay
Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities
Paid onsite and offsite training
An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
What You’ll Do:
Supervise Maintenance A, B, and C Mechanics.
Must have a full complement of tools to use both during and in between packs.
Thorough knowledge of all production and processing systems, including meat operation procedures.
Formulate parts orders for all machines and keep an efficient and accurate inventory of all parts necessary for stock.
Keep an open line of communication with subordinates.
Develop work schedules.
Estimate time and materials for specific jobs and be cost conscious at the same time.
Take control of assigned areas of the operation to assure the completion of all tasks involved in prepack and day-to-day pack operations.
Responsible for the operation, care and upkeep of all company owned tools and equipment that his/her department uses.
Must have knowledge of plant sanitation regulations and any sanitation situations which might pose a public health problem.
Ensure the product is being handled and packed under the best possible conditions.
Oversee sanitation (clean-up) of pre-pack and day-to-day pack operations
What You’ll Bring:
Must Pass MECHANIC MASTER Certification test provided by Lakeside Foods.
Two years Vo-Tech Training in equipment maintenance and/or five years experience in equipment maintenance and repair.
Prior welding experience is a plus
Positive attitude
Strong work ethic
Safety mindset
Where You’ll Work:
WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW
Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds—”big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”.
If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys.
Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.
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Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace.
Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture.
We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.
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