Upper Lakes Foods Jobs Hiring Now
Upper Lakes Foods is hiring for 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in enterprise sales and creative & design, with listed salaries up to about $100,000. Migrate Mate updates Upper Lakes Foods's live openings daily. Upper Lakes Foods is a regional food distribution company serving customers across the upper Midwest, with operations spanning warehousing, delivery, and sales.
Find Upper Lakes Foods JobsOverview
Upper Lakes Foods hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 15
- Top team
- Enterprise Sales
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 13% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Cloquet
- Salary range
- $80,000–$100,000
Listed salaries for Upper Lakes Foods roles on Migrate Mate range from about $80,000 to $100,000 per year across 15 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. One role lists an hourly contract rate.
Open Roles at Upper Lakes Foods
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Build Strong Teams
Great operations start with great people.
You'll recruit, onboard, coach, and develop employees while creating a workplace where safety, accountability, and teamwork come first. You'll mentor supervisors, encourage professional growth, and foster a culture where everyone understands how their contributions support the success of the company.
Your ability to motivate others will help build engaged teams that consistently deliver exceptional results.
Deliver Outstanding Customer Experiences
Our customers depend on us every day, and you'll play an important role in earning their trust.
Working closely with sales, warehouse, and transportation teams, you'll help ensure every customer receives exceptional service. You'll address concerns quickly, monitor service performance, and look for opportunities to continually improve the customer experience while supporting business growth and customer retention.
Drive Operational Excellence
Success in food distribution requires precision.
You'll help oversee inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation, and distribution activities while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Through data analysis, operational reporting, and performance metrics, you'll help guide decisions that improve productivity without compromising quality or service.
Champion Food Safety and Compliance
Protecting our customers and employees is one of our highest priorities.
You'll help ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, DOT, and all applicable food safety and workplace regulations. From safety training and audits to quality inspections and facility compliance, you'll help maintain the high standards our customers expect.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Support the daily operation of warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities.
- Ensure accurate receiving, storage, inventory control, and product delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels and partner with purchasing to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
- Improve operational processes that increase productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Supervise warehouse, transportation, and administrative team members.
- Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, and evaluate employees.
- Foster a positive, customer-focused, and safety-first culture.
- Serve as acting General Manager when needed.
- Build strong customer relationships and resolve service concerns.
- Partner with sales teams to exceed customer expectations.
- Monitor KPIs, budgets, expenses, and operational performance.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.
- Maintain accurate operational records and reporting.
- Promote compliance with food safety, transportation, and workplace regulations.
- Support quality assurance initiatives and facility inspections.
- Build strong working relationships throughout the organization and within the communities we serve.
-
Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.
What You'll Bring
EducationExperience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3–7 years of management experience in food distribution, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
- 5+ years of experience with distribution center operations and DOT regulations.
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a distribution center environment.
- Experience managing warehouse operations, inventory, and transportation.
- Working knowledge of FDA, USDA, OSHA, FSMA, HACCP, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
Skills for Success
We're looking for someone who:
- Leads with confidence and integrity.
- Develops and motivates high-performing teams.
- Communicates effectively with employees, customers, and leadership.
- Uses data to make sound business decisions.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Solves problems with urgency and professionalism.
- Is proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in multi-temperature food distribution.
- HACCP certification or food safety training.
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Experience with route optimization and transportation management systems.
Where You'll Work
Your time will be split between the office and our distribution facility.
This role includes walking warehouse floors, interacting with employees, climbing stairs or ladders when necessary, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. You'll work around warehouse equipment, varying temperatures, and may occasionally travel to customer locations, company facilities, or meetings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Upper Lakes Foods?
Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent wholesale food distributor in Minnesota, proudly serving customers from our facilities in Cloquet, Minnesota; Northfield, Minnesota; and Janesville, Wisconsin.
For decades, we've partnered with independent restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and national foodservice organizations throughout the Upper Midwest. Our mission is simple:
To build value for every customer, employee, supplier, and community we serve by bringing the best-the best products, the best people, and the best ideas.
Our Core Values
Our culture is built on values that guide every decision we make:
Strong Work Ethic
We believe hard work, perseverance, and consistency create lasting success.
Positive Attitude
We approach challenges with optimism, flexibility, and a commitment to finding solutions.
Integrity
We do the right thing through honesty, accountability, and consistency.
Teamwork
We believe our greatest achievements happen when we work together.
Professionalism
We represent ourselves and our company with pride, maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
Respect
We foster a workplace where every employee is treated fairly, valued, and supported in a safe and positive environment.
Join Our Story
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving operations, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to have you help write the next chapter at Upper Lakes Foods.
Please see full job description located on the Upper Lakes Foods Website at Upperlakesfoods.com
Build Strong Teams
Great operations start with great people.
You'll recruit, onboard, coach, and develop employees while creating a workplace where safety, accountability, and teamwork come first. You'll mentor supervisors, encourage professional growth, and foster a culture where everyone understands how their contributions support the success of the company.
Your ability to motivate others will help build engaged teams that consistently deliver exceptional results.
Deliver Outstanding Customer Experiences
Our customers depend on us every day, and you'll play an important role in earning their trust.
Working closely with sales, warehouse, and transportation teams, you'll help ensure every customer receives exceptional service. You'll address concerns quickly, monitor service performance, and look for opportunities to continually improve the customer experience while supporting business growth and customer retention.
Drive Operational Excellence
Success in food distribution requires precision.
You'll help oversee inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation, and distribution activities while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Through data analysis, operational reporting, and performance metrics, you'll help guide decisions that improve productivity without compromising quality or service.
Champion Food Safety and Compliance
Protecting our customers and employees is one of our highest priorities.
You'll help ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, DOT, and all applicable food safety and workplace regulations. From safety training and audits to quality inspections and facility compliance, you'll help maintain the high standards our customers expect.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Support the daily operation of warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities.
- Ensure accurate receiving, storage, inventory control, and product delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels and partner with purchasing to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
- Improve operational processes that increase productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Supervise warehouse, transportation, and administrative team members.
- Recruit, onboard, schedule, coach, and evaluate employees.
- Foster a positive, customer-focused, and safety-first culture.
- Serve as acting General Manager when needed.
- Build strong customer relationships and resolve service concerns.
- Partner with sales teams to exceed customer expectations.
- Monitor KPIs, budgets, expenses, and operational performance.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.
- Maintain accurate operational records and reporting.
- Promote compliance with food safety, transportation, and workplace regulations.
- Support quality assurance initiatives and facility inspections.
- Build strong working relationships throughout the organization and within the communities we serve.
-
Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.
What You'll Bring
EducationExperience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3–7 years of management experience in food distribution, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
- 5+ years of experience with distribution center operations and DOT regulations.
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a distribution center environment.
- Experience managing warehouse operations, inventory, and transportation.
- Working knowledge of FDA, USDA, OSHA, FSMA, HACCP, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
Skills for Success
We're looking for someone who:
- Leads with confidence and integrity.
- Develops and motivates high-performing teams.
- Communicates effectively with employees, customers, and leadership.
- Uses data to make sound business decisions.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Solves problems with urgency and professionalism.
- Is proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in multi-temperature food distribution.
- HACCP certification or food safety training.
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Experience with route optimization and transportation management systems.
Where You'll Work
Your time will be split between the office and our distribution facility.
This role includes walking warehouse floors, interacting with employees, climbing stairs or ladders when necessary, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. You'll work around warehouse equipment, varying temperatures, and may occasionally travel to customer locations, company facilities, or meetings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Upper Lakes Foods?
Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent wholesale food distributor in Minnesota, proudly serving customers from our facilities in Cloquet, Minnesota; Northfield, Minnesota; and Janesville, Wisconsin.
For decades, we've partnered with independent restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and national foodservice organizations throughout the Upper Midwest. Our mission is simple:
To build value for every customer, employee, supplier, and community we serve by bringing the best-the best products, the best people, and the best ideas.
Our Core Values
Our culture is built on values that guide every decision we make:
Strong Work Ethic
We believe hard work, perseverance, and consistency create lasting success.
Positive Attitude
We approach challenges with optimism, flexibility, and a commitment to finding solutions.
Integrity
We do the right thing through honesty, accountability, and consistency.
Teamwork
We believe our greatest achievements happen when we work together.
Professionalism
We represent ourselves and our company with pride, maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
Respect
We foster a workplace where every employee is treated fairly, valued, and supported in a safe and positive environment.
Join Our Story
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving operations, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to have you help write the next chapter at Upper Lakes Foods.
Please see full job description located on the Upper Lakes Foods Website at Upperlakesfoods.com
Job Roles at Upper Lakes Foods
Working at Upper Lakes Foods
Upper Lakes Foods's 15 open roles are across all levels, and about 13% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are enterprise sales, creative & design, and business strategy. Upper Lakes Foods is a regional food distribution company operating cold storage warehouses and a fleet of commercial delivery vehicles to supply foodservice and retail customers across the upper Midwest. Roles span commercial driving, warehouse operations, inside and outside sales, and support functions such as graphic design. Most Upper Lakes Foods roles are based in Cloquet, with some in Northfield and Janesville.
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Browse jobs by roleUpper Lakes Foods Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many jobs is Upper Lakes Foods hiring for right now?
Upper Lakes Foods is hiring for 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in enterprise sales and creative & design. Positions range from commercial drivers and warehouse associates to sales and administrative roles. Migrate Mate pulls the latest postings directly so the count reflects what Upper Lakes Foods is actively recruiting for.
What kinds of roles does Upper Lakes Foods hire for?
The most active teams are enterprise sales, creative & design, and business strategy. Upper Lakes Foods regularly recruits for commercial driving positions including CDL-A delivery and long-haul OTR drivers, cold storage warehouse associates, inside and outside sales roles, and occasional support positions such as graphic design. Most postings are across all levels, covering both entry-level and experienced candidates in distribution and sales functions.
Are Upper Lakes Foods jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 13% of Upper Lakes Foods's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Cloquet. Each Upper Lakes Foods listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Upper Lakes Foods?
Find an Upper Lakes Foods role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Upper Lakes Foods's own application page. Upper Lakes Foods manages its hiring directly, so all screening, interviews, and offers are handled by their team. Migrate Mate keeps listings current so the roles shown are ones Upper Lakes Foods is actively filling.
What do Upper Lakes Foods jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Upper Lakes Foods roles on Migrate Mate range from about $80,000 to $100,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. One role lists an hourly contract rate. Exact pay is set by Upper Lakes Foods and shown on each listing.
Does Upper Lakes Foods hire entry-level?
Most of Upper Lakes Foods's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Upper Lakes Foods listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Upper Lakes Foods hiring?
Most Upper Lakes Foods roles are based in Cloquet, with some in Northfield and Janesville, and about 13% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.