Machine Operator - 3rd shift (10pm-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 documentations;
• 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 work shoes;
• Basic computer and communication skills, math functions, and reasoning;
• Use various hand tools (knife, water house, band cutters, can opener, scales, Telnet scanners, etc.) as required for position/product testing;
• Previous forklift experience (applicable work areas) preferred;
• Lock out/tag out certified;
• Continuous improvement and team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/carry and perform physical tasks as needed;
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to long periods of standing/moving, working around moving mechanical parts/conveyors, loud environments, hot/cold, wet/dry conditions, frequent reaching/pulling/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending.

Skills

• Machine operation proficiency;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Teamwork and safety awareness.

Benefits

Great career-pathing opportunities, professional development through unlimited online training courses, health insurance with premium contributions, dental, vision, HSA, 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, 401k with employer match, paid time off including vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays, company bonuses, and many other benefits.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Variable schedule to meet production demands.