Stuffing Employee

Stuffing Employee - Cher-Make

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 The Stuffing Employee at our Cher-Make facility is an essential part of our meat production process. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy hands-on manufacturing work and take pride in producing high-quality products while following strict food safety and quality standards. As a Stuffing Employee, you'll support efficient operations by preparing materials, operating stuffing equipment, monitoring product quality, and ensuring accurate production documentation—all while working as part of a respectful, safety-focused team.

Our Stuffing Employee Opportunity This full-time opportunity offers stable hours, on-the-job training, and the chance to grow your experience in the food manufacturing industry. You'll play a direct role in maintaining product quality and supporting daily production goals.

What You'll Get At Cher-Make, your hard work is recognized and rewarded with a competitive benefits package as part of the Lakeside family. Benefits include: Quality, affordable medical insurance Dental coverage 401(k) with company match Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term 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 Load meat tanks onto stuffing equipment and prepare product for production runs Monitor product appearance, casing integrity, and consistency throughout production Tie knots on natural casing products to ensure portion and product integrity Transfer and hang finished product onto racks for further processing Assist with casing preparation and supply monitoring during production Maintain accurate production, lot, and quality records Follow all SOPs, GMPs, USDA/FSIS regulations, and food safety requirements Participate in food safety, HACCP, GMP, and safety training programs Perform sanitation and housekeeping duties after production Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe

What You'll Bring Ability to follow detailed instructions and production procedures Strong attention to product quality and food safety Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Basic math skills for counting and documentation Prior meat processing or food manufacturing 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 20–30 lbs regularly Repetitive hand and wrist movements Work in a raw meat processing environment with cooler temperatures and PPE requirements

Where You'll Work: Welcome to Manitowoc From Lake Michigan beaches and marinas to rich maritime history and community events, Manitowoc–Two Rivers offers an outstanding quality of life alongside dependable manufacturing careers. 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