Machine Operator

Trinidad Benham Corporation; California; On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 67,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage: medical, dental,

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP

Employee-owned

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation in City of Industry, CA, is seeking a Machine Operator to run an automated packing line and ensure products meet quality and efficiency standards.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 2+ years operating or setting up packaging equipment such as Hayssen VFFS; candidates should be comfortable with HMI controls, making format changes, and documenting downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years packing machine operator experience preferred.
• Experience with Hayssen or similar VFFS packaging equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping.
• Ensure machinery is set up, runs properly, and materials meet quality standards.
• Diagnose common faults and document downtime/events.

Skills

Hayssen VFFS

Packaging format changeover

Fault diagnosis

HMI controls

Mechanical aptitude

Safety policy adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator

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 elevate 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)