Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Seasonal Crop Sampler

Lakeside Foods, Inc.  •  Wisconsin (Onsite)  •  27 days 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.

In this position, the employee will be traveling to the different fields that would be assigned by Ag Managers to check on the crops as they progress throughout the season.

Job duties, but are not limited to:

  • Crop Sampler: Collect samples of peas, corn and lima beans in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Raw Product Grading: Process crop samples at the manufacturing plant location after samples are taken from the fields.
  • Run sampling equipment.
  • Report data to the supervisor and/or Manager
  • Ability to report daily to work
  • Work safely and responsibly while following all safety and GMP policies.
  • Must be able to perform physical work according to the position
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Field Supervisor and/or Ag Managers
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • No experience needed, but will train.

As a seasonal employee at Lakeside, we offer the following benefits:

  • A strong commitment to your safety & quality products
  • Low-cost migrant housing
  • Competitive wages with overtime pay
  • 401(k) option (self-contribution)
  • Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children
  • Employee assistance program

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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