Depalletizer/Boxer Operator (2nd shift)

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

Low cost medical insurance, dental and

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and personal time after

Retirement plan with company match 50%

Safety glasses & safety shoe Reimburse

Paid onsite and offsite training

Commitment to safety on the job

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. in Plainview, MN is seeking an entry to mid-level position in the packaging line. You will operate the boxer, depalletizer and related equipment to feed cans to the labeler, ensure correct labeling and can printing, and help maintain a smooth, safe packaging workflow.

Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work at a steady pace in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three to six months related experience or training on boxer machine.
• Strong work ethic and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate a caser to box product at the same speed as the label line.
• Set cartons on the caser so labeled product will be processed.
• Check the sealer at the beginning of the shift and after lunch break.
• Check can codes to see if labels agree with the printing on the box, then direct boxes to sealer.
• Remove badly dented cans, leaks, and loosely labeled cans from caser or carton and replace with undamaged product before sending filled box to sealer.

Skills

Boxer machine operation

Safety mindset

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Operate the boxer, which cases product for customers, and Operate depalletizer so that continuous flows of cans are fed to the labeler without overruns. Check that label and product match, can codes, lot numbers and quality of labels and cans being run, and printing of the box. Lubricate and service caser on regular basis.

What You’ll Get:

Pay Range

$13.27 - $17.42 per hour based on education and experience.

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Excellent market-leading low cost medical insurance, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You’ll Do:

• Operate a caser to box product at the same speed as the label line.
• Set cartons on the caser so labeled product will be processed.
• Check the sealer at the beginning of the shift and after lunch break.
• Check can codes to see if labels agree with the printing on the box, then direct boxes to sealer.
• Remove badly dented cans, leakers and loosely or unevenly labeled cans from caser or carton and replace with undamaged product before sending filled box to sealer.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three to six months related experience or training on boxer machine.
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work: WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW

Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds—”big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”. If you love the outdoors, you will love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.

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