Maintenance Technician

Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company 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. 

Become One Of Our Valued Mechanics:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected “Jack of All Trades” team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to continuously improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you. 

What You’ll Get:

• 4 day work week AND $1500 sign on bonus
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Work 4 days a week
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Schedules to maintain work/life balance
• 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
• Professional Mechanic Career Path Program with potential for up to 37% pay increase
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

 What You’ll Do:

• Repair and maintain a wide variety of food processing machinery and conveyers
• Assist production staff to produce high quality vegetables by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

 What You’ll Bring:

• Prior experience with mechanical maintenance preferred
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• Be willing to obtain or possess a current Minnesota boilers operator license – onsite training available
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO BROOTEN

Located 30 miles from Wilmar MN, Brooten is a city rich in tradition and has plenty to offer. The workforce in this area is second to none when it comes to good work ethics.  From golfing, bowling, local parks, tennis courts, and plenty of lakes there is something for everyone no matter what time of year!

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Lakeside Foods 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. 

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