Machine Operator - Pouch Machine

Machine Operator - Pouch Machine

Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Pouch Machine Operator Specific Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of experience operating form-fill-seal (FFS) and/or pouch packaging equipment.
• Ability to set up, thread, and run an HMC stand-up zipper pouch line including film roll loading, web tracking, forming components, and safe start-up/shut-down procedures.
• Ability to set and verify stand-up (doypack) pouch formation, including gusset/former alignment and pouch dimension checks to specification.
• Working knowledge of pouch and zipper sealing fundamentals (seal temperature, dwell time, pressure, cooling) and ability to verify seal integrity per quality standards (top seal, back/side seals, and zipper seals as applicable).
• Ability to set, verify, and document zipper application settings (zipper position/registration, sealing, trim) and confirm zipper functionality (opens/closes smoothly, no leaks, no deformation).
• Ability to control and prevent product contamination in the zipper/top seal area (keep zipper track clean, manage dust/product migration) and perform required in-process checks.
• Ability to set, verify, and document date/lot coding (inkjet/thermal transfer) and confirm legibility, placement, and adhesion.
• Ability to perform weight checks and make filler adjustments to maintain target net weight and minimize giveaway.
• Ability to complete changeovers for pouch size, zipper type, and product variety (recipes/settings, forming sets, zipper components, jaws, coder) and complete required changeover documentation/line clearance.
• Experience clearing jams and troubleshooting common issues such as film registration, gusset tracking, zipper misalignment, zipper seal faults, poor zipper function, top seal contamination, coding faults, and misfeeds; escalate appropriately when needed.
• Ability to operate/monitor in-line devices as applicable (Tape Machine, Videojet Date Coder) and document results per SQF/GMP requirements.
• Ability to complete HMC pouch line sanitation/cleaning steps (including allergen/changeover cleans when applicable) and verify line clearance before start-up.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks (inspection, lubrication, parts replacement as trained) and accurate downtime reporting.
• Ability to safely handle and stage packaging materials required for stand-up zipper pouches (rollstock/film, zipper material, cartons/cases, labels) to maintain continuous production.

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)

About Trinidad Benham

We are a 100% employee-owned company offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Trinidad Benham cares about you beyond a paycheck and a benefits package. We are culture of teamwork, creativity, pride, and ownership. Everyone at Trinidad Benham strives cohesively to offer exceptional products and service because we know our efforts result in a healthy bottom line and a thriving ESOP. We are planting the seeds for a more sustainable tomorrow. Become an owner today! Trinidad Benham Corporation is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.