POSITION SUMMARY:

• Safely operate machinery with maximum efficiency, while maintaining product quality and following regulatory and company guidelines for sanitation and safety

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate machinery, including machine set-up, operation, changeovers, 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 SOP’s for machinery in assigned area;
• Cross training or training 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Proficient in operating up to 2 production machines, including operation, set-ups, change overs and troubleshooting of multiple machines;
• 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 orientated mind set.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Constant exposure to extreme loud noises;
• Constant work in high places and near moving mechanical parts;
• Constant standing and moving by foot;
• Constant exposure to extreme hot/cold (non-weather) environment;
• Frequent lifting/carrying 50 pounds;
• Potential exposure to caustic chemicals.

DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities.The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

**Employee Value Proposition 

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Our purpose and our promise is to actively nourish at every touchpoint; this starts with nourishing our workforce and extends to nourishing our many communities. We provide a safe and respectful environment, meaningful careers, awesome benefits, a world- class wellness program… all of which inspire unity and collaboration amongst our LiDestri “family”.

**About LiDestri Food and Drink

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LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food and beverage products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,200 people across five U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.

EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS:

• GREAT CAREER-PATHING
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• DENTAL, VISION, HSA
• 100% COMPANY PAIDlife insurance and long-term disability
• 401K– with employer match
• PAID TIME OFFto include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• COMPANY BONUSES
• And many more…

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• High School / GED
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Manual Machining Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Meets Physical Requirements

SALARY INFO:

$18 - $21 / HR