Machine Operator

Trinidad Benham Corporation; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement opportunities

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation in California seeks a Packaging Machine Operator to run an automated packing line, ensuring materials meet quality and efficiency targets. The role involves setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to support production schedules.

The successful applicant will have 2+ years in packaging, familiarity with VFFS systems, HMI controls, and strong attention to detail. Competitive benefits and weekly pay are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating Hayssen VFFS packaging equipment.
• Familiar with film feed, tracking, sensing, and bag length control.
• Ability to change packaging formats and verify first-article quality.
• Diagnose faults (film break, seal defects, misregistrations) and escalate as needed.
• Proficient with HMI/touchscreen controls to start/stop equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; use tools for adjustments per safety policy.
• Willing to work overtime and flexible schedules as production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust equipment to meet quality and efficiency standards.

Skills

Hayssen packaging

Film feed & tracking

Format changeover

Fault diagnosis

HMI controls

Mechanical aptitude

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma

2+ years packaging operator experience

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)