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Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Not only will you gain valuable insights into the delivery process, but you'll also work towards obtaining your Class A permit within 30-60 days, setting the stage for your driving knowledge and skills as you prepare for the Class A license test.

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Are you ready to hit the open road and explore the vibrant community around Cloquet? As a Delivery Driver Trainee at Upper Lakes Foods you’ll be part of an energetic team that keeps our customers smiling with every delivery. With a competitive pay rate of $23.50 an hour, you’ll find that our commitment to your growth and success is as strong as your desire to deliver quality food products.This role isn’t just a job; it’s your chance to learn about logistics, enhance your driving skills, and contribute to a customer-centric mission. Every day holds something new, from navigating fresh routes to building relationships with our valued clients. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Health Savings Account. So why wait?Come drive your career forward and become an essential part of the Upper Lakes Foods family!<h3 style="text-transform:uppercase">A little about Upper Lakes Foods</h3>Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.<h3 style="text-transform:uppercase">Are you excited about this Delivery Driver Trainee job?</h3>As a Delivery Driver Trainee at Upper Lakes Foods you’ll embark on an exciting journey filled with hands-on experiences! You’ll start by manually unloading products using a two-wheel cart on metal truck ramps, ensuring our deliveries are seamless. Working diligently in the truck's cooler and freezer sections, you’ll check customer invoices and complete essential temperature checks to guarantee the quality of our food products. Safety is paramount; you’ll perform safety inspections of the truck and trailer while establishing effective relationships within the department and community.Not only will you gain valuable insights into the delivery process, but you'll also work towards obtaining your Class A permit within 30-60 days, setting the stage for your driving knowledge and skills as you prepare for the Class A license test. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to take on additional assignments as directed by management. Let’s hit the road together!<h3 style="text-transform:uppercase">Would you be a great Delivery Driver Trainee?</h3>To thrive as a Delivery Driver Trainee at Upper Lakes Foods certain skills and requirements are essential. A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory, and candidates must be 21 years or older. While no prior experience is necessary, a keen interest in pursuing a CDL A license and a delivery driver career is highly encouraged.You should be able to pass the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) standards to meet our hiring and insurability criteria. Strong comprehension of basic warehouse and delivery operations will set you up for success. Physical agility is key; you'll frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.Excellent communication skills are necessary for effective interaction during deliveries. While maneuvering a loaded two-wheel cart down ramps, your ability to maintain balance and coordination will be vital. Regular attendance is crucial to ensure smooth operations, and we welcome candidates who may need reasonable accommodations to perform their essential job functions. <h3 style="text-transform:uppercase">Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?</h3>If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!Full job description is located on the Upper Lakes Foods career page."We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin." Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, MVR, pre-employment lift evaluations, and pre-employment DOT drug screening prior to their employment start date. All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and MVR and a negative result on a pre-employment lift evaluation and DOT drug screen. Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc.

Delivery Driver CDL-A Trainee

Assisted Living

Background Investigation

Billing

CDL Driver's License

Class A License

Communication Skills

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Delivery Driving

Federal Laws and Regulations

Food Delivery

Food Quality

Food Safety

High School Diploma

Insurance

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Logistics

Product Safety

Restaurant

State Laws and Regulations

Truck Driver

Vehicle Driving

Warehousing

Wholesale Industry

Talent Acquisition

1-year technical diploma in the field or closely related field and 5 years (10,000 hours) of occupational experience, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment. Bachelor’s degree in the field or closely related field and 2 years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment.

Overview:
Northwood College is seeking a passionate part-time Cosmetology Instructor to help train the next generation of professionals. The instructor will provide both classroom and hands-on instruction, preparing students for success in the field.  This position teaches during the 8-week summer semester, tentatively scheduled from June 7 through July 30 in 2027, pending final calendar approval. Classes run Monday–Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 4:50 PM and Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:20 PM, with a shortened final week. The ideal candidate will communicate regularly with co-instructors to support student success. Even though the position starts summer of 2027, the successful candidate will attend New Faculty Orientation on July 14–16 and July 28–30, 2026, as well as program-specific training on August 11–12, 2026. Northwood Tech Instructors teach in a discipline area in which they have specific training and competence. Instructors are expected to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities. Instructors teach in a variety of learning environments including face-to-face, online, web-conferencing, and hybrid classrooms. Instructors are expected to continually improve the overall quality and delivery of learning, including the support of program and collegewide initiatives. 

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.</li><li>Innovation – Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.</li><li>Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.</li><li>Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.</li><li>Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.</li><li>Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.</li><li>Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.</li></ul></li><li>Develop and continually revise curriculum that includes Employability Essentials and technical content to meet industry and/or regulatory standards.</li><li>Plan for instruction, including syllabi development, learning plans, and assessment strategies.</li><li>Deliver, assess, and adapt effective instruction that meets the needs of all students.</li><li>Apply a variety of instructional strategies, create learning plans, facilitate learning, and revise teaching practice.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuing student success, implement strategies to promote learner persistence and meet the needs of all learners, demonstrate learner-centered communication, and utilize available student support services.</li><li>Create performance-based assessment plans, employ a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies, communicate assessment results in a timely fashion to promote student learning, and use assessment results to improve instruction.</li><li>Demonstrate professional behaviors to support teaching and learning and use varied strategies for managing the learning environment.</li><li>Identify exit learning outcomes and external standards, develop competencies that describe intended learning outcomes, create performance-based plans and assessment tasks for each course, develop learning objectives and plans, prepare syllabi, and utilize a quality review process to validate curriculum.</li><li>Use a variety of data analysis tools, analyze data from teaching and learning experiences, and use data to inform decision making about the teaching and learning process.</li><li>Create and maintain an inclusive, effective learning environment that addresses barriers and provides reasonable accommodations. May be assigned to mentor high school teachers who offer Northwood Tech-articulated courses.</li><li>Model the Employability Essentials expected of Northwood Tech students, which are to communicate clearly, demonstrate professionalism, think critically, and consider varying perspectives.</li><li>Designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) to receive and report criminal incidents to the Northwood Tech Safety Office by virtue of this role’s responsibilities at the College (only applies to instructor positions with club advising duties).</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Degree & Experience Required:<ul><li>Valid State of Wisconsin Cosmetology License or ability to successfully obtain license prior to start of employment contract</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in the field or closely related field and 2 years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment. OR</li><li>1-year technical diploma in the field or closely related field and 5 years (10,000 hours) of occupational experience, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment.  </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Teaching or industry-related training experience (post-secondary desired)</li><li>Curriculum development experience</li><li>Experience using alternative instructional modes (e.g., online, web-conferencing, and hybrid)</li><li>Holds or willing to obtain Cosmetology Instructor License</li></ul>

Salary:
FY26 Salary - Adjunct Faculty: Non-FQAS Completion - $44 / hour FQAS Completion - $49 / hour

Benefits:
There are no benefits offered for this position.

Close Date:
6/9/2026

Northwood Technical College

Cosmetology Instructor (part-time/adjunct/Summer Semester) @ Northwood Tech Superior Campus

Community Support

Continuous Improvement

Cosmetology

Data Analysis

Driver's License

Economic Development

Emerging Technology

Employment Contracts

Establish Priorities

Industry Standards

Mentoring

Performance Analysis

Quality Management

Regulations

Secondary School

Strategic Analysis

Student Services

Technical Support

Technical Writing

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Training/Teaching Curriculum

Training/Teaching Materials

University/School Policies

Web Conferencing

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Assist staff and students through helpdesk tickets regarding system log-in, password reset and basic operations of software including the college Learning Management System, email and portal access. Provide back-up to areas of the Innovative Teaching & Learning Center (iTLC) activities including reference assistance, video services including closed captioning and library services.

Overview:
Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a part-time Classroom Support Technician at the Superior Campus.  This position is responsible for providing on-premises and remote classroom technology support to staff and students, including equipment, software, and video. This position will provide support during the Fall and Spring academic terms, with primary hours covering 11 AM to 7 PM MTWR and on Fridays from 8 AM to 4 PM. The position is expected to begin in August, offering an excellent opportunity to join the team ahead of the upcoming season. 

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.</li><li>Innovation - Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.</li><li>Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.</li><li>Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.</li><li>Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.</li><li>Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.</li><li>Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.</li></ul></li><li>Collaborate and build relationships with faculty, students, and other College staff to ensure delivery of consistent, quality learning environment opportunities.</li><li>Manage the College owned inventory of equipment available for checkout to staff and students.</li><li>Provide classroom and conference center technology support including training on how to properly operate and troubleshooting of issues related to software and equipment.</li><li>Provide on-site support of distance education classes either originating or receiving at the campus during campus hours including nights and weekends.</li><li>Provide on-site video, printer/copier, and telephone technical support to staff, students and external customers.</li><li>Coordinate and monitor the campus proctoring activities.</li><li>Assist staff and students through helpdesk tickets regarding system log-in, password reset and basic operations of software including the college Learning Management System, email and portal access.</li><li>Provide back-up to areas of the Innovative Teaching & Learning Center (iTLC) activities including reference assistance, video services including closed captioning and library services.</li><li>Assist with maintenance, upgrade or installation of equipment or software upgrades on campuses.</li><li>Oversee and facilitate the issuance of student identification cards.</li><li>Provide input and recommendations to ITLC management regarding best practices in student and staff support.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Degree & Experience Required:<ul><li>Associate’s degree (or two years post-secondary education) in related field</li><li>Two years related work experience</li></ul>Degree & Experience Equivalency:*Equivalent educational/occupational experience may be a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally</li><li>Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the ability to effectively apply technology to tasks and projects</li><li>Ability to contribute to a team environment while maintaining positivity and professionalism</li><li>Strong customer service skills that focus on creative problem solving</li><li>Time management skills that apply organization and prioritization demonstrating the ability to multitask and work independently</li><li>Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>IT experience or training</li></ul>

Salary:
FY26 Salary - Grade H - $21.31 / hour

Close Date:
6/8/2026

Classroom Support Technician (part-time/884 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech Superior Campus

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