Seasonal General Labor (June - November)

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.

Lakeside Foods is looking for Seasonal General Laborers from June 1 through November 20th (estimated timeframe).

Plant Job Tasks include:

(Machine Operators, Floor Attendants, Quality Assurance Technicians, Forklift Operators, Assistant Lead persons and Sanitation Technicians)

• Basic comprehension of operational data functions, taking various measurements, making basic calculations and the accurate documentation of such data.
• Basic functional operation of plant machinery, such as operating On/Off, Speed of Control, Monitoring Machine Progress, and Keeping Machine Capacity filled, etc.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment.
• Ability to work at a proficient pace, be self-directed and maintain specific job assignments throughout entire shift.
• Follow all company regulations and policies as directed in Employee Orientation & Job Training, and complete all job tasks with Employee Safety as #1 priority at all times.
• Report any Employee Safety, Food Safety and Production hazards or concerns immediately to Leadsperson, Supervisor or Management.
• Basic & proficient functional operation of Forklifts, for those qualified and certified to perform this specific operation, including the transport, stacking & unstacking.
• Assist Lead persons with directing other seasonal employees in completing assigned job tasks as needed.
• Utilize, Apply, & Store supplies and materials as needed for operational functions.
• Ability to follow direction given by Lead persons, Supervisors and Management.

Field Job Tasks include:

(Field Harvest Operators, Spotter Truck Operators, and Waste Tractor Operators)

• Ability to follow direction given by Lead persons, Supervisors and Management.
• Ability to work at a proficient pace, be self-directed and maintain specific job assignments throughout entire shift.
• Ensure that the Field Equipment utilized for Operation is in proper working condition, which includes; checking fluids, changing fluids, lubricating equipment, checking tires, etc.
• The Safe and Proficient Operation of Field Equipment listed.
• Report any Employee Safety, Food Safety and Production hazards or concerns immediately to Leadsperson, Supervisor or Management.
• Follow all company regulations and policies as directed in Employee Orientation & Job Training, and complete all job tasks with Employee Safety as #1 priority at all times.
• Assist Lead persons with directing other seasonal employees in completing assigned job tasks as needed.
• Ensure that the Field Equipment utilized for Operation is safely prepared for operation, which includes; all parts are intact and operational, mirrors are clean, windows are clean, etc.

Warehouse Job Tasks include:

(Warehouse Forklift Operators)

• Ability to work at a proficient pace, be self-directed and maintain specific job assignments throughout entire shift.
• Assist Full time Warehouse employees with various job duties as needed, such as loading & unloading trucks, picking orders and preparing them for loading, which includes operating a stretch wrapper to wrap pallets of product.
• Basic & proficient functional operation of Forklifts in Warehouse, to transport supplies, materials and product. This includes stacking and unstacking of these materials.
• Report any Employee Safety, Food Safety and Production hazards or concerns immediately to Leadsperson, Supervisor or Management.
• Follow all company regulations and policies as directed in Employee Orientation & Job Training, and complete all job tasks with Employee Safety as #1 priority at all times.
• Ability to follow direction given by Lead persons, Supervisors and Management.
• Basic comprehension of operational data functions, and the accurate documentation of such data.

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

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

Additional Benefits at the New Richmond locations include:

• Mobile medical services
• Assistance with travel arrangements

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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