General Labor 2026 (July-November)

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