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Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Plant Mechanic

Lakeside Foods, Inc., Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, 55060

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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 maintenance team members: here at Lakeside Foods, the maintenance team is a very important part of our production operations, ensuring proper function of all machines and equipment. Maintenance team members are respected team members, performing preventative maintenance, and repair to ensure a steady production flow. If you are a driven and organized individual with a can‑do attitude, we want to talk with you.

Benefits

Pay Range $24.46 Per Hour

Medical, Dental and Vision HSA/FSA Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program Wellness programs

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Additional Preventative Maintenance Season (November - May): Four 10's Monday - Thursday

Stable work environment with a growing company

Schedules to maintain work/life balance

Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Paid onsite and offsite training

Varied tasks from day-to‑day

An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

Positive work environment with family spirit

Responsibilities

Assist with the efficient flow of product through the assigned area and the major repair and maintenance of all machinery in the assigned area.

Work with seasonal employees in their day‑to‑day duties.

Handle minor personnel problems.

Refer major problems to the Manager / Operation Manager.

In the off season, will be involved in any number of maintenance activities including machine repair/overhaul, cleaning, building walkways and work platforms, and assisting in the installation of new processing equipment.

Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.

May perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.

Notify manager immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous condition are discovered.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

One year related experience and / or training.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Must possess a complete set of tools for industrial maintenance.

Must have general knowledge of both gas and arc welding, how to cut and thread pipe, bolt and thread sizes, how to fasten pulleys and sprockets on shafts and how to adjust conveyors.

Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

Ability to read precision instruments and blue prints.

Ability to order parts, communicate with the suppliers and service reps from equipment companies.

Ability to fabricate equipment / able to use basic shop math.

Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole.

Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams.

By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.

Work Location 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 Owatonna. 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.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Statement 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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