Machine Operator - 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:30am)

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 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;
• Document accurately and maintain raw materials into assigned work orders;
• Work safely according 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, Kevlar gloves, safety glasses, and work shoes;
• Basic computer and communication skills, math functions, and reasoning;
• Use various hand tools (knife, water house, band cutters, can opener, scales, etc.) as required for position/product testing;
• Previous forklift operation experience (applicable work areas);
• Lockout/tagout certification;
• Continuous improvement and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

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

Working Conditions

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