Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Trinidad Benham; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage: medical, dental, &

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Machine Operator to run an automated packing line and prepare products for shipping. You will set up machinery to meet company quality and efficiency standards, monitor output, and document production data.

Primary responsibilities include basic machine adjustments, jam clearance, and routine maintenance. The role requires attention to detail, good math and log-keeping skills, and the ability to learn packing equipment quickly.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to operate or quickly learn packing equipment.
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work logs.

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Sets up and operates packaging machine according to instructions, specifications, and standards provided by Trinidad Benham.
• Adjusts controls to regulate machine output, clears jams, and performs basic machine troubleshooting.
• Reads daily production schedules and retrieves required packaging materials for production.
• Ensures packing supplies are stocked near the packing machine.
• Meets daily production requirements.
• Performs quality checks to ensure packaging meets customer requirements (end seals, date codes).
• Maintains logs of units produced and downtime; documents errors and waste.

Skills

Basic math

Packing equipment

Time management

Attention to detail

Log documentation

Education

High school diploma

1 year packaging experience preferred

Job description

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN - International Blvd

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.

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)