Machine Operator

Lakeside Foods Inc.; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Low cost medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and personal time after

Retirement plan with company match

Safety training

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. is seeking a production line operator to join our team in New Richmond, WI. You will operate and set up label and packaging machines, ensuring accurate labeling and efficient workflow on the line.

The role offers steady hours, overtime as needed, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a growing company with a family-friendly culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience as a line operator.
• Experience in setting up labeling equipment and maintaining flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up label and casing/tray pack machines.
• Coordinate labeling flow to maintain efficiency.
• Lubricate, adjust, and clean label and casing/tray pack machines.
• Maintain and set up machinery on the label line.
• Inspect cans to ensure correct labels on product and lot.
• Verify product codes on order sheets when possible.

Skills

Line operator experience

Tools

Labeling machine

Casing/tray pack machine

Job description

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.

Why Lakeside:

Since 1887, Lakeside Foods has been grounded in community, teamwork, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As a member of our production team, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our operations running smoothly and ensuring we deliver quality products that families count on. Your work directly supports our mission and helps uphold the standards that have defined Lakeside for more than a century.

What You’ll Get:

• Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm
• Voluntary and Mandatory Overtime on Friday/Saturday as needed
• 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 40% up to 5% of pay
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• Positive work environment with family spirit
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and set up label and casing/tray pack machine.
• Coordinate the functions of the label machine feeder to maintain an efficient labeling flow.
• Lubricate, adjust, and clean label and casing/tray pack machine.
• Maintain and set up machinery on the label line.
• Examine cans to ensure that the correct labels are being applied to the designated product and lot.
• Verify accuracy of product codes on order sheets when possible.

What You’ll Bring:

• One to two years experience and / or training as a line operator.

Where You’ll Work:

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, there's 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.