Machine Operator - 2nd shift (2:00-10:30pm)

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, with decades-long partnerships with respected CPG companies and inventive retailer brands.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery, to include machine set-up, operation, change overs, and troubleshooting, to detect product (raw or finished) defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary;
• Maintain GMP (good housekeeping) standards at and around machinery;
• Perform SOPs for machinery in assigned area;
• Cross train or train on equipment as defined by manager;
• Maintain accurate document documentation;
• Maintain and issue raw materials into assigned work orders;
• Work in a safe manner, consistent with company safety rules and regulations;
• Maintain good attendance record per company policy;
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred;
• Prior machine operation preferred;
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net (if applicable), Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and leather, skid resistant work shoes/boots);
• Ability to apply basic computer and communication skills, math functions and reasoning;
• Ability to 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;
• Possess a continuous improvement and team-oriented mind set.

Qualifications

LiDestri Foods offers excellent pay and benefits, including career-pathing opportunities, professional development, health insurance with premium contributions, dental and vision coverage, a 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and company bonuses. Additional benefits include wellness time off and 10 holidays.

Skills

• Machine operation;
• Good housekeeping standards;
• Document documentation;
• Raw material management;
• Safety compliance;
• Teamwork and continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

LiDestri Foods provides comprehensive benefits, including:

• 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability;
• 401(k) with employer match;
• Paid time off (vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays);
• Company bonuses.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX - $YY, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.