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Machine Operator

Lakeside Foods, Inc.
Lakeside Foods, Inc. Salary
Poynette, WI Other
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

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 Valued Machine Operators:


Here at Lakeside Foods, our Machine Operations team is the backbone of our packaging operations, ensuring that equipment runs optimally, while maintaining product flow. Machine Operators are respected team members responsible for operating packaging machines, metal detectors, check weighers, case sealers and all associated line equipment.  They are also responsible for set up of equipment and making any adjustments necessary to keep the line operating efficiently.  This is an entry level position with on the job training. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging situations, we want to talk with you. 


What You'll Get:
    2nd Shift Position

    Competitive wages based on experience
    Off-season schedule (January - July): Four 10's Monday - Thursday
    Production season (August - December)
    Stable work environment with a growing company
    Schedules to maintain work/life balance
    Excellent market-leading 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
    Uniforms company provided
    Professional Mechanic Career Path Program
    Paid onsite and offsite training
    An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
 
 What You'll Do:
    Operates label machine, boxer, depalletizer or brenton.
    Fills out paperwork properly for completed work.
    Prevents off-quality product from being labeled.
    Stacks cases on pallets in proper pattern.
    Cleans out rail cars.
    Removes labels from cans.
    Assists in loading of rail cars and trucks.

 

 What You'll Bring:
    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
    Willingness to learn
    Positive attitude
    Strong work ethic
    Safety mindset
 
Where You'll Work:


WELCOME TO POYNETTE
Located less than 30 miles from Madison and Wisconsin Dells.  On the northern edge of world class agricultural land of the Arlington Prairie and a few miles east of the mighty Wisconsin River and beautiful Lake Wisconsin. Poynette is a nature lover's destination. No matter the time of year, Lake Wisconsin offers plenty to do; boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, ice fishing, snowmobile races and more.

 

 

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.

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