Machine Operator Hayssen

Trinidad Benham Corporation; La Puente (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life)

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation plans

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation is seeking a Machine Operator in La Puente, CA. The position requires 2+ years of experience with VFFS equipment, and responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting machines, ensuring quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols. The company offers a robust benefits package including insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance, as well as opportunities for advancement in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating packaging equipment preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn packing equipment and document logs.
• Sufficient written communication and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot Hayssen VFFS packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and respond to equipment faults and adjust settings.
• Maintain quality and safety standards during operation.

Skills

Operating packing equipment

Basic mechanical aptitude

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of packing machine operator experience

Job description

Machine Operator Hayssen

Department: Production (Non-Exempt)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: City of Industry, CA

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• 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 escalate 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)