Process Technician - 1st Shift

Giovanni Foods, Inc.; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Great benefits

Career growth

Supportive environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Giovanni Food Company is seeking a Process Technician to join a hard-working team that turns raw ingredients into high-quality products. The role is physically demanding, fast-paced, and requires strict adherence to food safety and GMP standards.

You will lead and support Process Assistants, verify batch recipes, and maintain clean, safe workspaces. Prior food manufacturing experience and the ability to lift 60 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Comfort with physical labor (lift up to 60 lbs) and standing.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Clear, respectful communication and leadership ability.
• Familiarity with food safety, GMPs, and safe equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow and verify precise batch recipes and ingredient specifications.
• Lead and support Process Assistants to ensure on-time product readiness.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces aligned with GMP and HACCP standards.
• Operate equipment like hand pumps, scales, forklifts, and hand jacks.
• Accurately complete all required documentation for food safety and quality.
• Identify and resolve process deviations, communicating with supervisors as needed.
• Support plant safety, sanitation, and training efforts as assigned.
• Temperature and humidity may vary (cold, heat, steam, etc.).
• Fast-paced, team-oriented production setting.
• You’ll be standing, lifting, climbing, and working with raw food ingredients regularly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Clear communication

Leadership ability

Basic math

Measurement skills

Food safety familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

About the Role

As a Process Technician, you’ll play a vital role on a hard-working team that transforms raw ingredients into high-quality, safe, and delicious food. This role is physically demanding, fast-paced, and requires a sharp eye for detail, strict attention to food safety, and a hands-on mindset. You’ll be the bridge between ingredient preparation and final production—making sure each batch is exactly right and ready when it needs to be.

If you enjoy a challenge, take pride in precision, and love working on a team that moves with purpose.

What You’ll Do

Follow and verify precise batch recipes and ingredient specifications

Lead and support Process Assistants to ensure on-time product readiness

Maintain clean, organized workspaces aligned with GMP and HACCP standards

Operate equipment like hand pumps, scales, forklifts, and hand jacks

Accurately complete all required documentation for food safety and quality

Identify and resolve process deviations, communicating with supervisors as needed

Support plant safety, sanitation, and training efforts as assigned

Temperature and humidity may vary (cold, heat, steam, etc.)

Fast-paced, team-oriented production setting

You’ll be standing, lifting, climbing, and working with raw food ingredients regularly

About Giovanni Food Company

Giovanni Food Company has been proudly family-owned and operated since 1934. We specialize in crafting high-quality pasta sauce, salsa, and pizza sauce. For over 90 years, we’ve done things the right way— with integrity, teamwork, and passion.

We live by five core values:

The Real Deal – We show up honestly and authentically
Work Smart – We focus on what matters most
Yes, And! – We embrace solutions and collaboration
Ready and Willing – We lean in and adapt with enthusiasm
Golden Rule – We treat everyone with respect

Why Work With Us?

• Join a company with 90+ years of heritage and forward momentum
• Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Strong wages, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and shift differentials.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, HSA contributions, PTO, and 401(k) match.
• Career Growth: Clear paths, training, certifications, and a promote-from-within culture.
• Supportive Environment: Safety-focused, team-oriented, and transparent leadership.
• Work-Life Balance: Family leave, mental wellness support, and respect for time off.

Requirements

What You Bring

High school diploma or GED required

1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in processing

Strong attention to detail and time management

Comfort with physical labor (ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stay on your feet)

Basic math and measurement skills

Clear, respectful communication and leadership ability

Familiarity with food safety, GMPs, and safe equipment operation