Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Trinidad Benham; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage (medical, dental,视,

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance program

ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corp in Mineola, TX, is seeking a Machine Operator for its Packaging Operations team. This 2nd shift role runs Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm–2:00am, with a shift differential and weekly pay.

You will operate packaging machinery to meet customer specs and maintain quality and safety standards. Key requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating with team members

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to meet daily production requirements.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow the daily production schedule and material requirements.
• Transport needed packaging materials to the production area.
• Set up and operate packaging equipment according to order specs and safely stack finished product.
• Meet daily production requirements and perform quality checks per customer requirements.
• Perform efficient product changeovers and adjust flow, document downtime and reporting.
• Troubleshoot minor packaging issues and coordinate with maintenance and supervision.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team-oriented

Communication

Basic math

Overtime availability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Touch screens

Job 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.

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mineola, TX

What You'll Be Doing

The Machine Operator is primarily responsible for efficiently operating packaging machinery to produce various products according to customer specifications.

• This is a 2nd shift position Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am. Shift Differential of $1 p/hr will apply to this 2nd shift position.

Essential Functions

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

• Read and understand daily production schedule and material requirements.
• Transport needed packaging materials to production area.
• Set-up and operate packaging equipment with correct materials and product based on order specifications. Safely and efficiently stack finished product where required.
• Meet daily production requirements.
• Perform periodic quality control checks to ensure product is packaged according to customer requirements (including checking end and back seals, and date codes).
• Perform efficient and timely change overs of product varieties; must follow pre-set guidelines and change out filtering screens based on product variety/size. Set, adjust and periodically check the flow of product through a foreign materials machine. Check magnet for any foreign materials and document and report as required.
• Accurately complete and maintain required documentation on product, materials/supplies, output and machine downtime.
• Troubleshoot minor packaging problems and make appropriate adjustments on equipment.
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor, Production Lead or other members of management.

What We Need

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including touch screens.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to meet daily production requirements.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

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)