Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Trinidad Benham; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Advancement opportunities

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, V

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacations/sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Honest Origins, a division of Trinidad Benham Corp., is seeking a Machine Operator for our Antioch, TN facility. You will set up and maintain proper machine operation to ensure the highest quality for wholesale/retail packaging, as we continue over 100 years of leadership in the food industry.

The role reports to Erik Stephan in Packaging Operations. Schedule is 1st Shift—Mon-Thu & Saturday, 5:00 am–1:30 am, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a stable, experienced

Qualifications

• Experience as a Machine Operator.
• Strong safety and sanitation history.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work any shift.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Good communication with supervisors and coworkers.
• Possess mechanical ability.
• Self-motivated and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery at the start of each shift.
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers between products.
• Record production output and downtime accurately.
• Maintain Quality Control throughout the process.
• Ensure sanitation and GMP compliance in the production area.
• Complete SQF documentation.
• Oversee cook room operations including blending and packaging.
• Operate stand-up/sit-down forklifts as needed.
• Follow food safety procedures and policies; assist with maintenance/cleaning as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety compliance

Attendance history

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Manual strength

Mechanical aptitude

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Description

Honest Origins, a division of Trinidad Benham Corp., a national leader in the consumer food products industry is seeking a Machine Operator for our Antioch, TN facility. This position will set up and maintain proper Machine Operation while maintaining the best quality possible for wholesale/retail packaging. 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.

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Antioch, TN

Reporting To: Erik Stephan

Description

Honest Origins, a division of Trinidad Benham Corp., a national leader in the consumer food products industry is seeking a Machine Operator for our Antioch, TN facility. This position will set up and maintain proper Machine Operation while maintaining the best quality possible for wholesale/retail packaging. 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 Schedule For This Production Position Will Be

The schedule is 1st Shift - Mon - Thurs & Saturday 5 am - 1:30 am

What You'll Be Doing

Primary responsibilities of a Machine Operator are to:

• Set up and perform safe start-ups at the beginning of each shift. Think safety.


• Conduct prompt start-ups, timely shutdowns, and precise changeovers from one product to another.


• Recording accurate production output and downtime.


• Record and maintain Quality Control throughout the machine process.


• Maintain proper sanitation of the equipment and production environment according to plant GMP’s.


• Complete all SQF related documentation.


• Will operate the cook room overall including the Blending and Packaging processes.


• Frequent Forklift operation including stand-up and sit down lifts.


• Follow all Food Safety procedures and policies.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel, possibly including, but not limited to, preventive maintenance and cleaning.


• Occasional plant Sanitation duties.

What We Need

• Strong attendance and good safety/sanitation history.


• Self‑motivated and responsible.


• Experience as a Machine Operator.


• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.


• Willing to work any shift if required.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Possess some mechanical ability; previous machine operator experience required.


• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

EXTRAS

• Employee-Owned


• Weekly Pay


• Advancement Opportunities


• 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)

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