Packaging Machine Operator Growth & Weekly Pay

Description There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth. Department: Production (Non-Exempt) Employment Type: Full Time Location: City of Industry, CA Reporting To: Production Supervisor Compensation: $21.00 - $23.50 / hour Description There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth. The Packaging Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating an automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and can produce materials that conform with company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards What You'll Be Doing Machine Operator – Specific Requirements: 2+ year experience operating, setting up, or troubleshooting Hayssen (or similar) Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) packaging equipment preferred; equivalent experience considered. Working knowledge of film feed and tracking, registration/print mark sensing, forming sets, sealing jaw alignment, and bag length control. Ability to change over packaging formats (bag size, rollstock/film, forming tube/shoulder, code/date printer settings) and verify first-article quality. Ability to diagnose and respond to common faults (film break, seal defects, product bridging, inconsistent weights, miss registration) and escalate as needed. Comfortable using HMI/touchscreen controls to start/stop equipment, adjust parameters within authorized limits, and document downtime/events. Basic mechanical aptitude; able to safely use hand tools for routine adjustments (guarding, guides, sensors, belts) in accordance with safety policy. Willingness to work overtime and/or flexible schedules as production needs require. What We Need Education and Formal Training High school diploma, or equivalent required A minimum of 2 years of packing machine operator experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Ability Sufficient written communication and reading skills to read and prepare logs Basic math skills Ability to operate or to quickly learn packing equipment Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Strong attention to detail EXTRAS Employee-owned Advancement Opportunities Weekly pay Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts 401(k) with employer match Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans Tuition assistance program Employee stock ownership program (ESOP) #J-18808-Ljbffr