Cooker Operator – Growth & Team-Driven Production Tech

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illum

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. in Owatonna, MN is seeking a dedicated Cooker Operator to join our production team. You will ensure safety procedures, maintain cookers and related equipment, and work with the team to keep the line running smoothly.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMP, quality control, and a strong safety culture. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Willingness to participate in safety and training programs.
• Ability to follow GMP and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety procedures are observed.
• Incorporate good manufacturing practices established at the location.
• Maintain floor area around the cooker as clean as possible.
• Clear cooker stoppage and restart cookers as needed.
• Record issues with overcooked product and proper segregation of product.
• Maintain cookers, Hydro-Flex, Retorts (oil, condensate lines, greasing, chemical levels).
• Work as a team and do various tasks as directed by the manager.
• Ensure the area is in compliance with cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Adhere to Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.
• Notify manager immediately of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Perform repairs on steam and water pipes on cookers, Hydro-Flex & Retorts.
• May be required to work Sat/ Sun during Pack season.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lakeside Foods, Inc. in Owatonna, MN is seeking a dedicated Cooker Operator to join our production team. You will ensure safety procedures, maintain cookers and related equipment, and work with the team to keep the line running smoothly.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMP, quality control, and a strong safety culture. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a growing company.