At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.Become One of Our Harvest Operators: Here at Lakeside Foods, our field team is the backbone of our field operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally. Harvest Operators are respected team members. If you are a creative problem-solver who likes to work outdoors during the summer months and indoors in the winter months, we want to talk with you. Pay Range <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">$17.06-$20.00</li> </ul> Benefits: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">401(k) option (self-contribution).</li> </ul> </ul> Additional <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A strong commitment to your safety & quality products.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Various bonus opportunities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Employee assistance program.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Potential full-time employment opportunities</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Stable Work environment with a growing company</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Positive work environment with a family spirit</li> </ul> What You’ll Do: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be able to safely operate field machinery in all necessary field harvesting functions. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for the equipment that is assigned in checking oil, fuel, coolant, tires, lights, guards, windows, and mirrors.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Operate equipment in field operations and in driving equipment from field to field, as instructed by Leads or Supervisors</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be alert to; rocks, weeds, debris, obstacles, or any unusual conditions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate with Leads and Supervisors for assurance on proper direction and to keep them informed on equipment functions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist Leads and Supervisors with minor maintenance as needed.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be able to comprehend and follow LOTO procedures.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Keep harvester cabs, mirrors and windows clean.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to safely perform all job duties and adhere to company safety rules & policies.</li> </ul> Where You’ll Work: WELCOME TO OWATONNA Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in OwatonnaLakeside Foods and our family of companies 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. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Harvestor Operator Seasonal 2026 (Jun-Oct) (Owatonna, MN, US, 55060) @ Lakeside Foods

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