Canning Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

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 Team MembersLakeside Foods is seeking a skilled, hands on Foreperson, Canning to support operations at our New Richmond, WI facility. This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing or industrial maintenance professional who enjoys leading people, working with equipment, and ensuring smooth, efficient production operations.As the Canning Foreperson, you will supervise canning room personnel, support seasonal production employees, and maintain, repair, and monitor canning room machinery. You?ll play a key role in ensuring a safe workplace and the efficient flow of product through the fill and close process.What You?ll Get:$2,500 Sign on Bonus!!Competitive wages based on experienceProduction Season Schedule (July-November) 4 days on, 2 days off, rotating schedule (PM Overnight 4:45pm-5am)4 Day, Mon-Th Work Week During Our Off-Season (December-June) Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pmStable work environment with a growing companyExcellent market-leading medical insurance, dental, and vision insurancePaid Vacation and Personal TimeRetirement plan with company match of 50% up to the first 6% of payPrescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursementPaid onsite and offsite trainingPositive work environment with family spiritAn Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the jobWhat You?ll DoOperations & EquipmentMaintain, repair, and monitor all canning room machinery and equipment.Ensure efficient flow of product through the fill and close process.Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repairs within the assigned area.Assist in assessing new equipment and ordering parts and supplies as needed.Leadership & SupervisionSupervise and direct seasonal production employees in the canning room.Train seasonal and full time employees in proper, safe, and efficient machine operation.Monitor work practices and correct unsafe acts immediately.Address minor personnel issues and escalate major concerns to management.Seasonal & Off Season ResponsibilitiesEnsure timely startup of canning operations.Participate in off season maintenance activities including equipment overhaul, installations, cleaning, painting, floor epoxy work, guarding, and facility improvements.Support processing lead and maintenance duties throughout the plant as needed.Safety & ComplianceMust have a great attitude toward safetyAdhere to and support Lakeside Foods? Commitment to Safety policies.Identify and report unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions immediately.Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work area at all times.Participate in special projects and improvement teams as assigned.What You?ll BringTwo year technical certificate OR 3 5 years of related industrial, maintenance, or manufacturing experience (or equivalent combination).Strong knowledge of canning room operations, equipment, maintenance, and repair.Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance procedures.Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.Ability to apply common sense problem solving in a production environment.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with industrial maintenance.Must possess a complete set of tools for industrial maintenance work.Where You?ll Work:WELCOME TO NEW RICHMONDLocated 29 miles from Saint Paul, MN and 37 miles from Minneapolis, MN New Richmond is known for its breathtaking scenery. Explore everything this area has to offer from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody!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