Machine Operator I - 3rd Shift10:00 p.m.- 6:30 a.m.

LiDestri Foods; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with premium inputs

Dental, vision, HSA

401k with employer match

Paid time off: vacation, sick, and 10+

Company bonuses

Great career-pathing

Job summary

LiDestri Foods is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to safely run production equipment, monitor quality, and follow GMP guidelines in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include machine setup, adjustments, routine maintenance, and SOP adherence, with a focus on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Prior forklift experience and LOTO certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior machine operation experience.
• Ability to wear PPE including bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net, Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and suitable footwear.
• Ability to apply basic math, and use basic hand tools as required.
• Forklift experience in applicable areas is a plus.
• Lock out/tag out certification is a plus.
• Continuous improvement and team-oriented mindset is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery with set-up, operation, change-overs, and troubleshooting to detect product defects or malfunctions.
• Maintain GMP standards around machinery and follow hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Perform SOPs for machinery in assigned area.
• Cross-train or be trained on equipment as defined by manager.
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes and materials.
• Handle and issue raw materials into work orders.
• Work safely following company policies and procedures.
• Maintain good attendance and report any safety or quality issues promptly.

Skills

Machine operation

PPE usage

Basic math

Hand tools usage

Forklift experience

Lockout/tagout

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About LiDestri Foods

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 products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three 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.

• Great career-pathing
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more…

About LiDestri Foods

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 products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three 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 paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more…

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, to include machine set-up, operation, change overs, 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 preferred
• Prior machine operation preferred
• 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

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:

• Long periods of standing/moving, working around moving mechanical parts/conveyors
• Loud environment, hot/cold, wet/dry conditions
• Lifting/carrying
• Frequent reaching/pulling/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending

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.