Maintenance Technician

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, were 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 Mechanics:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected versatile team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to continuously improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, or is willing to learn, we want to talk with you.

What You'll Get:

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

• Enjoy a 4-day work week during our off season, December to June
• Production Season, running approximately from June - November, this position will work the overnight 12-hour shifts, 4 days on 2 days off rotating schedule
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• Positive work environment with family spirit
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Company contributions to your Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with Company Match

What You'll Do:

• Repair and maintain a wide variety of food processing machinery and conveyers
• Work with fabrication, installation of equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Assist with maintaining product flow through the plant as needed
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies, procedures, and training requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Prior experience with mechanical maintenance preferred
• Prior welding experience is a plus
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Must have a great safety attitude
• Willingness to learn/enhance skills through on the job training

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO NEW RICHMOND

Located 29 miles from Saint Paul, MN and 37 miles from Minneapolis, MN New Richmond is known for its breathtaking scenery. Explore everything this area has to offer - from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, theres something here for everybody!

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.

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