General Labor 2026 (July-November)
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Lakeside Foods
Owatonna, MN, US
Summary
Operate production line equipment and perform sanitation tasks within a fresh vegetable processing facility. Conduct visual inspections of raw products and adhere to all safety and GMP policies.
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.
Become One of Our Operations Team Members:
Here at Lakeside Foods, our operations team is the backbone of our production operations. The General Labor team member is a respected team member. If you are a creative, positive, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail, we want to talk with you.
Pay Range
- $14.00 - $18.77
Benefits:
- 401(k) option (self-contribution).
Additional
- A strong commitment to your safety & quality products.
- Various bonus opportunities.
- Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children.
- Employee assistance program.
- Potential full-time employment opportunities
- Stable Work environment with a growing company
- Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
- Positive work environment with a family spirit
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain safe, proper, and efficient operation of equipment to which they are assigned
- Fulfill various production line positions in our food production facility processing fresh vegetables
- Perform sanitation functions on a regular basis to prepare the plant for the next scheduled production run
- Complete visual inspections of raw product as is being processed.
- Provide relief during other employee’s break periods
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety policies and procedures
- Follow all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policies and procedures
- The ability to perform other job duties as necessary by management
- The ability to work Saturday and Sundays
- The ability to work twelve hours a day
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
- Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures
Where You’ll Work:
WELCOME TO OWATONNA
Located one hour south of Minneapolis, Owatonna is rich in history. From Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and outdoor concerts, to over 700 acres of parklands and walkways, there is something for everyone in Owatonna
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
Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production.
We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table.
What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region?
- We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth.
- We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings.
- We’re committed to the communities where we operate.
- We’re down to earth and approachable.
- We treat employees like part of our family.
- We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.
Founded
1887
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production.
We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table.
What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region?
- We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth.
- We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings.
- We’re committed to the communities where we operate.
- We’re down to earth and approachable.
- We treat employees like part of our family.
- We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.
Founded
1887
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Manitowoc, Wisconsin