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Machine Operator - 12-hr Nights (6pm-6:30am)

LiDestri Foods · Fairport, NY · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time

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. The company has longstanding partnerships with leading CPG companies and inventive retailer brands.

Pay and Benefits

Excellent career-pathing opportunities, professional development through unlimited online training courses, health insurance with premium contributions, dental, vision, and HSA coverage. Additionally, there's 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off including vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays. Company bonuses are also available.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate machinery, including machine setup, operation, changeovers, 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 areas;
  • Participate in cross-training or training on equipment as defined by manager;
  • Accurately document and issue raw materials into assigned work orders;
  • Work safely, adhering to company safety rules and regulations;
  • Maintain good attendance records according to 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 (if applicable), 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 forklift experience (for applicable work areas) and lock-out/tag-out certification;
  • A continuous improvement and team-oriented mindset.

Working Conditions

  • Long periods of standing/moving;
  • Working around moving mechanical parts/conveyors;
  • Loud environment;
  • Hot/cold, wet/dry conditions;
  • Frequent reaching/pulling/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending;
  • Frequent lifting/carrying.

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