Spice Room Operator: Production & Packaging Pro

Lidestri Foods, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great career-pathing

Professional development, includingun

Health insurance with premiumcontribs

100% company paid life insurance andL

401k – with employer match

Paid time off: vacation, sick, 10 hols

Company bonuses

Job summary

LiDestri Foods in Rochester, NY, is seeking Production - Indirect Full Time Operatives. The role focuses on operating club pack machinery and spice room processes, ensuring correct line setup and efficient packaging for consumer goods.

Responsibilities include shipping/receiving, labeling, FIFO compliance, and adherence to safety and GMP standards. A high school diploma and PPE readiness are required, with forklift experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to wear PPE (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net, Kevlar gloves, safety glasses, leather shoes).
• Basic computer and math skills; ability to reason.
• Ability to use various hand tools (knife, box cutter, band cutters, can opener, scales).
• Previous forklift experience for applicable areas.
• Lock out/tag out certified.
• Continuous improvement and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping & receiving functions for all work areas; set up lines correctly.
• Apply labels, stickers and shrink wrap properly.
• Ensure packaging meets customer specs; maintain FIFO and prevent lot mixing.
• Verify product type is available, delivered and ready for work.
• Follow rework, club pack and MODs procedures.
• Spice Room: prepare spice mixes per batch cards and SOPs; manage ingredients.
• Inspect raw materials prior to use; observe for defects or machine issues.
• Maintain GMP standards around machinery and perform SOPs.
• Work safely according to company rules; maintain good attendance and report issues.

Skills

PPE compliance

Basic math & computer skills

Hand tools usage

Forklift operation

Lock out/tag out certified

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LiDestri Foods in Rochester, NY, is seeking Production - Indirect Full Time Operatives. The role focuses on operating club pack machinery and spice room processes, ensuring correct line setup and efficient packaging for consumer goods.

Responsibilities include shipping/receiving, labeling, FIFO compliance, and adherence to safety and GMP standards. A high school diploma and PPE readiness are required, with forklift experience a plus.