1st shift Edger Operator (Mon.-Thurs.) 6am-4:30pm

Trinidad Benham; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, +

Vision and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance

ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham in LaGrange, GA, is seeking a Packaging Operator to set up and operate the production line, ensuring product quality and maintaining equipment. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust machinery, and keep output within specifications.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, with the ability to lift 35 lbs, stand for long hours, and safely operate a forklift. GMP standards and weekly quality checks are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and stand for long hours.
• Experience safely operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine/quality problems and adjust equipment as needed.
• Operate line to meet quality specifications and maximize efficiency.
• Verify inner cartons and ensure correct placement of metal edge and holes.
• Perform quality checks at least hourly and complete sheets.
• Load inner cartons into machine hopper and handle jams.
• Maintain GMP cleanliness and order on the line.
• Assist with make-ready and follow production schedule.
• Identify substandard product or raw materials and communicate with maintenance.
• Complete production reports and WIP tickets.

Skills

Lift 35 lbs

Stand long hours

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Set up and operate the line in order to produce product that meets quality specifications, maintain the machine systems, make necessary adjustments and troubleshoot common machine/quality problems.

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: LaGrange, GA (LG3)

Description

Set up and operate the line in order to produce product that meets quality specifications, maintain the machine systems, make necessary adjustments and troubleshoot common machine/quality problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot common machine/quality problems and make necessary mechanical adjustments to correct problems.
• Operate equipment at optimum efficiency.
• Ensure proper inner cartons are being used for product being run.
• Check for bad inner cartons and inform maintenance and/or quality technician if more than a few.
• Monitor carton quality for proper placement of metal edge and pin holes in place.
• Perform brand, size and metal changes in an efficient manner.
• Inspect inner cartons coming out of edger for quality product.
• Load inner cartons into machine hopper.
• Perform quality checks at least once per hour and complete quality check sheets.
• Clean any jams.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of line to GMP standards by removing cartons and other trash, removing dust and debris, etc.
• Complete production report and WIP load tickets.
• Troubleshoot minor quality and machine problems. Communicate more complex problems to maintenance.
• Assist with make ready whenever possible.
• Understand and follow production schedule.
• Identify substandard product or raw materials.
• Any other duties as requested or required.
• Able to and willingly operates all edgers at established average efficiency level of 90% or better.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to lift 35 lbs
• Ability to stand ten hours (twelve during busy season)
• High school diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate forklift

Benefits

• 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)