Machine Operator - Dice Room - 2nd Shift (2pm-10:30pm)
About The Position
LiDestri Foods is a family-run food manufacturer based in Rochester, New York, with more than 1,000 employees across three U.S. locations. The company develops and produces food products for national and retailer brands. The Machine Operator safely operates machinery efficiently while maintaining product quality and following regulatory and company sanitation and safety guidelines. Duties include setting up, operating, and changing over equipment; troubleshooting and adjusting machines; maintaining housekeeping and documentation; handling raw materials; and reporting food safety or quality problems. The role involves working around loud noise, moving machinery, hot or cold environments, and other physical demands.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior machine operation experience preferred.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net if applicable, Kevlar gloves, safety glasses, and leather skid-resistant work shoes or boots.
- Ability to use basic computer and communication skills, perform math functions, and apply reasoning.
- Ability to use hand tools and equipment such as a knife, water hose, band cutters, can opener, scales, Telnet scanners, and other small tools required for the position or product testing.
- Previous forklift operating experience for applicable work areas.
- Lockout/tagout certified.
- Continuous-improvement and team-oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior machine operation experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate machinery efficiently while maintaining product quality and following sanitation, safety, regulatory, and company guidelines.
- Set up, operate, and change over machinery; troubleshoot equipment and detect raw or finished product defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary.
- Maintain good housekeeping and GMP standards at and around machinery.
- Perform standard operating procedures for machinery in the assigned area.
- Participate in cross-training or equipment training as defined by the manager.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Maintain and issue raw materials into assigned work orders.
- Work in accordance with company safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain a good attendance record per company policy.
- Report food safety and quality problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.
Benefits
- Great career-pathing.
- Professional development, including unlimited online training courses.
- Health insurance with premium contributions.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays.
- Company bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
