
Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company 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.
Are you good at fixing things? Do you like to work with machinery? Are you a problem-solver? If so, then come join our team of Mechanics! Our seasonal mechanics are not only responsible to work with our full-time plant mechanics or supervisors on repairs, but also assist with the efficient flow of product through the assigned area and work with other seasonal employees in their day-to-day duties.
Additional responsibilities include, handling minor personnel problems; referring major problems to the Supervisor; assisting with cleanup and monitoring to make sure it is getting completed and maintaining work area in a clean and orderly manner. The seasonal mechanic may perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Must be able to safely perform all job duties, adhere to company safety rules & policies and notify supervisor immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are discovered.
Pay Range
$16.20 - $24.00 per hour based on education and experience.
As a seasonal employee at Lakeside, we offer the following benefits:
Additional Benefits at the Plainview locations include:
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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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.