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Packaging Employee

Lakeside Foods, Inc
medical insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Manitowoc
Apr 05, 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 Team Members At CherMake, our Packaging Employees play a vital role in delivering highquality meat products that meet our food safety, quality, and customer standards. This position is ideal for dependable, detailoriented individuals who take pride in handson production work and enjoy contributing to a fastpaced, teamfocused environment. As a Packaging Employee, you'll support daily production by preparing, inspecting, labeling, and packaging finished products while following all food safety and quality requirements. You'll be part of a collaborative operations team that values safety, consistency, and teamwork. Our Packaging Employee Opportunity This role provides a steady, fulltime opportunity to build experience in food manufacturing while contributing to a safe, efficient, and qualitydriven operation. Training is provided, and prior manufacturing or food production experience is a plus. What You'll Get At CherMake, taking care of our team is a top priority. As part of the Lakeside family, you'll enjoy a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Benefits include: Quality, affordable medical insurance Dental coverage 401(k) with company match Companypaid life, shortterm, and longterm disability insurance Paid time off, including vacation and holidays Perfect attendance and employee referral programs Product discounts through the company store What You'll Do Prepare finished products for packaging by clipping, peeling, delinking, and feeding product into packaging equipment Properly place product into thermoforming packaging equipment according to specifications Apply labels accurately, verifying correct product, weight, and date information Box finished product following established case pack specifications Maintain accurate production and quality records Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety requirements (HACCP, SQF) Assist with sanitation and housekeeping at the end of production runs Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area Notify leadership of any safety, quality, or equipment concerns What You'll Bring Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced production environment Basic math skills for counting and recordkeeping Prior food manufacturing or meat processing experience preferred (training provided) Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus Physical & Work Environment Ability to stand for extended periods (8-10 hours per shift) Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs regularly Repetitive hand and wrist motions during packaging tasks Work in a refrigerated, USDAinspected food production environment (PPE required and provided) Where You'll Work: Welcome to Manitowoc With 20 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, beautiful beaches, maritime history, and vibrant community events, Manitowoc-Two Rivers offers a great place to live and work while enjoying the benefits of a stable manufacturing career. 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