Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Lakeside Foods, Inc.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing company as a Machine Operator on the 2nd Shift, where you'll operate and maintain packaging machinery. Enjoy competitive wages, a stable work environment, and benefits like low-cost medical insurance and retirement plans. Lakeside Foods values safety and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Market-leading low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days

Retirement plan with 50% company match up to 6%

Paid training on-site and off-site

Reimbursement for safety glasses and shoes

Qualifications

• Previous quality control experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Set up and maintain machinery on the packaging line.
• Inspect poly and cartons for quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Machine Operator - 2nd Shift role at Lakeside Foods, Inc.

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We foster a culture of growth, innovation, and inclusivity, valuing collaboration, transparency, and new ideas. We promote a healthy work-life balance and an inclusive environment.

The Machine Operator operates most machines on the floor, including packaging machinery, cob lines, and bulk packaging machinery. This position is located at the Lakeside Foods Packaging Center.

What You'll Get

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules supporting work/life balance
• Market-leading low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days
• Retirement plan with 50% company match up to 6%
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and shoes
• Paid training on-site and off-site
• Commitment to your safety on the job

What You'll Do

• Perform maintenance on packaging equipment, including lubrication, adjustments, and cleaning
• Set up and maintain machinery on the packaging line
• Inspect poly and cartons for quality and specifications
• Maintain proper palletizing of finished cases
• Verify pallet loads against tickets for accuracy
• Report line activities via computer or paper
• Supervise and assist in training line personnel
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous quality control experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work independently
• Confidentiality and safety awareness
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally

Where You'll Work

Located in Manitowoc, a vibrant community with rich maritime history and scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, offering attractions like USS Cobia submarine, Rogers Street Fishing Village, and S. S. Badger ferry. Lakeside Foods is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, participating in E-Verify.