Machine Operator - 1st & 2nd Shifts

Trinidad Benham Corporation; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is searching for a Machine Operator to work in their La Vergne, TN facility. The role involves operating automated machinery for product packaging, conducting quality inspections, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and some experience in a similar role, with strong attention to detail and good time management skills.

Benefits

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Experience as a packing machine operator preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to operate packing equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packing machine and prepare products for shipping.
• Perform routine adjustments and maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and SQF standards.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator - 1st & 2nd Shifts

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN

Description

The Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating an automated packing machine to prepare products for shipping. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Sets up and operates package machine according to instructions, specifications, and standards provided by Trinidad Benham.
• Adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines' output, clears jams, and performs basic machine troubleshooting.
• Receives and reads daily production scheduled customer orders and retrieves required packaging materials to production area; prepares product for shipping.
• Ensures that adequate packing supplies are stocked in or near the packing machine.
• Meets daily production requirements.
• Performs periodic quality control checks to ensure the product is packaged according to customer requirements (including checking end and back seals and date codes).
• Changes product variety, follows pre-set guidelines, and changes out filtering screens based on product variety/size.
• Sets, adjusts, and periodically checks the product flow through a foreign materials machine—checks magnet for any foreign materials and documents and reports as required.
• Accurately completes and maintains required documentation on the product, materials/supplies, output, and machine downtime.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced, including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces and downtime.
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area according to plant GMP's.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, and safety policies, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Knowledge, and Ability

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• Minimum of one (1) year 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

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)