Machine Operator

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. The Machine Operator positions include performing job tasks that require a low-skill level, knowledge, ability and comprehension value which pertains to assisting operational needs in a specialized function or multiple functions. These job positions would include depal operators, palletizer operators (with computer operation), equipment attendent, closing machine operators, tote build/fill, and other various positions that require a specific skill set.

Basic functional operation of plant machinery, such as operating On/Off, Speed of Control, Monitoring Machine Progress, and Keeping Machine Capacity filled, etc. Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor. Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity or filled products to standards. Watch can tracks for any jam ups.

Clear any jams as needed. Assist Lead persons with directing other seasonal employees in completing assigned job tasks as needed. 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. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 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. 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