2nd Shift Machine Operator (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

About the role

LiDestri Foods has grown from its roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for national and retailer brand partners. Based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations, partnering with respected CPG companies and inventive retailer brands for decades.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery, including machine set-up, operation, change overs, and troubleshooting, to detect product defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary;
• Maintain GMP standards at and around machinery;
• Follow SOPs for machinery in assigned area;
• Participate in cross-training or training on equipment as defined by manager;
• Document accurately and maintain accurate document documentation;
• Issue raw materials into assigned work orders;
• Work safely according to company safety rules and regulations;
• Maintain good attendance record per company policy;
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred;
• Prior machine operation experience preferred;
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net, Kevlar gloves, safety glasses, and leather, skid-resistant work shoes/boots;
• Basic computer and communication skills, math functions, and reasoning;
• Use various hand tools (knife, water house, band cutters, can opener, scales, Telnet scanners, various small hand tools as required for position/product testing);
• Previous experience operating a forklift (for applicable work areas);
• Lock out/tag out certified;
• Continuous improvement and team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/carry and perform frequent reaching/pulling/climbing/stooping/kneeling/bending.

Skills

• Machine operation proficiency;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Safe work practices;
• Teamwork and continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay and Benefits;
• Career-pathing opportunities;
• Professional development through unlimited online training courses;
• Health insurance with premium contributions;
• Dental, vision, and HSA coverage;
• 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability;
• 401(k) with employer match;
• Paid time off including vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays;
• Company bonuses.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD