Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Plant Mechanic

Lakeside Foods, Inc.  •  Reedsburg, WI (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

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 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 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.

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive wages based on experience
  • Off-season schedule: Four 10’s Monday – Thursday (weekends off)
  • Production season (June – November): Flexible scheduling with OT availability
  • Stable work environment with a growing company
  • Schedules to maintain work/life balance
  • Excellent market-leading medical insurance, dental and vision insurance.
  • 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
  • Professional Mechanic Career Path Program with potential for up to 37% pay increase
  • Paid onsite and offsite training
  • An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You’ll Do:

  • Responsible for the efficient flow of product through the assigned area and assist in the repair and maintenance of all machinery in the assigned area.
  • Occasionally supervise employees in their day-to-day duties.
  • Handle minor personnel problems. Refer major problems to the Supervisor.
  • Perform and carry out building maintenance duties.
  • Lubricate machinery when necessary and when scheduled.
  • Perform minor pipe installation and repair.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Prior experience with mechanical maintenance preferred, willing to provide on the job training
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Valid driver’s license is required
  • Ability to work 1st shift from mid-November through June with weekends off, and 2nd Shift from May through November
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO REEDSBURG

Located less than 20 miles from Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells, Reedsburg is filled with activities and events for individuals and families. From the Baraboo River and state trails, to golfing, fishing, boating and hiking there is something for everyone no matter what time of year!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

About Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production.

We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table.

What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region?

- We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth.

- We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings.

- We’re committed to the communities where we operate.

- We’re down to earth and approachable.

- We treat employees like part of our family.

- We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1887
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