Service Desk Specialist

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid training

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Exposure to a wide range of tech

Job summary

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Service Desk Specialist to provide first-level IT support to internal users at the Owatonna facility. You will diagnose hardware, software, and access issues and document solutions for a positive user experience.

You’ll manage tickets via our Service Desk portal, assist with onboarding and offboarding, and collaborate with IT teams on small projects, while growing your skills in a stable, family-owned company. A strong customer-service mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a computer-related field preferred.
• Experience in a service desk, help desk, technical support, or customer support role preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• ITIL certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for technical support requests via phone, email, chat, and the Service Desk portal.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and user access issues.
• Escalate issues requiring advanced technical support to the appropriate IT teams.
• Track, update, and resolve incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.
• Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and support activities.
• Create and update knowledge base articles and support documentation.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including hardware and software setup.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and special IT projects.
• Provide occasional support at Lakeside Foods facilities as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Troubleshooting

Time management

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in a computer-related field

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Ticketing system

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.

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Service Desk Specialist to provide first-level technical support to internal and external users. This role serves as the primary point of contact for IT support requests, helping diagnose and resolve technical issues while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive user experience. This position will be based in our Owatonna, Minnesota Facility.

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What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Affordable, market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and systems
• Growth opportunities within a stable, family-owned company

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the first point of contact for technical support requests via phone, email, chat, and the Service Desk portal
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and user access issues
• Escalate issues requiring advanced technical support to the appropriate IT teams
• Track, update, and resolve incidents and service requests through the ticketing system
• Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution and satisfaction
• Maintain accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and support activities
• Create and update knowledge base articles and support documentation
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including hardware and software setup
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and special IT projects
• Provide occasional support at Lakeside Foods facilities as needed

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in a computer-related field preferred
• Experience in a service desk, help desk, technical support, or customer support role preferred
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Basic networking knowledge
• ITIL certification is a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems efficiently
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with users of varying technical skill levels
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, team-oriented approach to supporting users

Why Lakeside Foods

Founded in 1887, Lakeside Foods is a family‑owned company with a long history of quality, integrity, and innovation. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact across our operations and communities.

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