About this role
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 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 versatile team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to continuously improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, or is willing to learn, we want to talk with you.
Pay Range $25.61 – $30.70 per hour based on education and experience $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
What You’ll Get
Production Season, running approximately from June – November, this position will work the overnight 4 days on 2 days off rotating schedule (PM Overnight 4:45pm-5:00am) Enjoy a 4-day work week December to May (Monday–Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm) Stable work environment with a growing company Paid training An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement Tool Replacement Program
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) plan with Company Match Company contributions to your Health Savings Account Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Wellness Programs
What You’ll Do
- Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
- Install, modify, and assist with the startup of new equipment and production systems.
- Utilize welding and fabrication skills to maintain and improve plant operations.
- Order parts and supplies and assist in evaluating new equipment and machinery purchases.
- Oversee seasonal employees, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Serve as Processing Lead as needed and support daily production operations.
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
What You’ll Bring
Mechanical aptitude Prior experience with mechanical maintenance preferred Prior welding experience is a plus Positive attitude and strong work ethic Must have a great safety attitude Willingness to learn/enhance skills through on the job training Where You’ll Work: WELCOME TO NEW RICHMOND Located 29 miles from Saint Paul, MN and 37 miles from Minneapolis, MN New Richmond is known for its breathtaking scenery. Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody!
Lakeside 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. M/F/D/V