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Lakeside Foods

Forklift Operator 1st shift

Plainview, MN · On-site

$16.50 - $21.66/hr

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to ... Accurately select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications ...

Lakeside Foods

Forklift Operator 1st shift

Plainview, MN · On-site

$16.50 - $21.66/hr

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to ... Accurately select, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications ...

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To thrive in a Select Foods role, strong attention to detail, food safety knowledge, and an understanding of quality assurance processes are essential, usually supported by experience in food production or handling. Familiarity with industry-specific safety regulations, use of inspection tools, and sometimes certifications like ServSafe are often required. Excellent organizational skills, teamwork, and effective communication help an individual excel in this position. These capabilities ensure that food products meet quality standards and comply with safety requirements, which is critical for consumer health and business reputation.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in a Select Foods position?

In a Select Foods role, your daily tasks may include inspecting food products for quality and safety, documenting inspection results, and collaborating with production teams to address any issues. You may also be responsible for ensuring that all operations comply with industry regulations and company standards. The work often involves standing for extended periods and working in temperature-controlled environments. Teamwork and strong communication skills are important since you'll regularly coordinate with various departments to maintain product quality. These responsibilities help guarantee that only safe and high-quality foods reach consumers.

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A Select Foods job typically refers to a position within a company that specializes in food production, processing, or distribution. Roles can vary from food preparation and packaging to quality control and logistics. Employees in these positions ensure that food products meet safety and quality standards before reaching consumers. Depending on the company, Select Foods jobs may require experience in food handling, machinery operation, or warehouse management.

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Maintenance Engineer-Hormel Foods- Austin, MN

Columbus Craft Meats

Austin, MN • On-site

$82K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Maintenance Engineer  - Austin, MN

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

About Hormel Foods - 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE, APPLEGATE, WHOLLY, HORMEL BLACK LABEL, COLUMBUS, JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.  For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Makes departmental decisions regarding maintenance (maintenance management)
  • Develops an understanding of the equipment and manufacturing processes
  • Trains and supervises mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled trades
  • Offers sound technical and engineering advice for facilities performance improvement
  • Utilizes a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
  • Uses CAD to gather information and design custom alterations to equipment
  • Selects vendors for equipment purchases
  • Troubleshoots mechanical processes
  • Installs and starts-up new equipment and processes
  • Develops creative ideas to cut costs
  • Supervises equipment design changes
  • Monitors and controls energy use
  • Researches alteration requests and provides justification
  • Negotiates and oversees contract work
  • Authorizes, delegates and follows-up with maintenance work-orders, schedules preventive maintenance for equipment
  • Ensures safety and security of physical plant and facilities
  • Verifies and completes administrative work
  • Communicates department projects with plant management

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • A minimum of 3 years of Maintenance Engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or a related field.
  • Innovative, have good technical and mechanical knowledge, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to move to another shift every 12-18 months
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
  • Must be at least 18 years or older.

 LOCATION/SHIFT: 

Austin, MN 

2 Openings:  

  • 2nd Shift 1:30pm start time. Monday through Friday with some weekends required. 
  • 3-4-4-3 shift - 5:30pm to 5:30am -typically work a repeating cycle of 3 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off including weekend coverage

* Shift rotation every 12-18 months

COMPENSATION: BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, anal merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.

The base pay range for this position $82,500 to $115,500 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location. 

ADVANCEMENT:

  • Maintenance Engineering is often the stepping stone to corporate engineering, project engineering, design engineering, or plant management.
  • Additional opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, or subsidiaries
  • Hormel Foods' "promote-from-within" philosophy rewards outstanding performance

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

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