Process/Batching Operator - 12-hour nights (6:00pm-6:30am)

LiDestri Foods, Inc.•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LiDestri Foods is seeking a Process/Batching Operator to prepare products and batches according to batch cards and customer specifications, ensuring quality checks are performed and recorded. The company is a family-run business based in Rochester, NY, with a history of innovation in food product formulation and production for national and retailer brand partners. LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations and has long-standing partnerships with major CPG companies and retailer brands.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
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 basic hand tools (knife, pumps, and scales).
Previous experience as a machine operator.
Lock Out/Tag Out Trained.

Responsibilities

Ensure all equipment is setup and functioning.
Follow batch cards for all products verifying item codes, lot numbers, weights and descriptions.
Responsible for preparing batches per batch card (kettles, breddos, brix, acid, and PH levels) per batch card.
Assist with reports for ingredient lot numbers.
Remove any product not required for current batch run.
Participate in CIPs as needed.
Ensure kitchen and all utensils are clean and ready for use.
Understand written production orders.
Report an accurate and current inventory to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.