Depalletizer/Boxer Operator (1st shift)

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Operate the boxer, which cases product for customers, and Operate depalletizer so that continuous flows of cans are fed to the labeler without overruns. Check that label and product match, can codes, lot numbers and quality of labels and cans being run, and printing of the box. Lubricate and service caser on regular basis.

What You'll Get:

Pay Range

$13.27 - $17.42 per hour based on education and experience.

• 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 50% up to 6% of pay
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You'll Do:

• Operate a caser to box product at the same speed as the label line.
• Set cartons on the caser so labeled product will be processed.
• Check the sealer at the beginning of the shift and after lunch break.
• Check can codes to see if labels agree with the printing on the box, then direct boxes to sealer.
• Remove badly dented cans, leakers and loosely or unevenly labeled cans from caser or carton and replace with undamaged product before sending filled box to sealer.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three to six months related experience or training on boxer machine.
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You'll Work:
WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW
Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds-"big city" jobs, amenities in nearby cities... and the comfort and security of "small town living". If you love the outdoors, you will love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.

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