Machine Operator/Pan Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Trinidad Benham; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned

Weekly Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Insurance coverage including medical, 

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham in Dallas, TX is seeking a Pan Press Operator to run and monitor a pan press to form aluminum steamer pans. You will load materials, perform routine adjustments, inspect products, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment. Occasional overtime and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills including touch screens.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Must meet daily production requirements.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to work well with all levels in a team.
• Effective communication with supervisors and peers.
• Flexibility for overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the pan press to form aluminum steamer pans per work instructions and schedules.
• Load aluminum rolls and materials; stage, feed, and remove to maintain continuous operation.
• Stack finished goods onto pallets or into cases per customer specs.
• Monitor press operation and adjust within limits to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect finished pans and in-process product for defects to meet standards.
• Identify nonconforming product and report to supervisor/quality as required.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and safely stop/start equipment per guidelines.
• Complete production and downtime documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain GMP and SQF compliance and clean work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Meet daily production requirements

Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Teamwork

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Dallas, TX

What You'll Be Doing

The Pan Press Operator is primarily responsible for operating and monitoring a pan press machine to form aluminum steamer pans to required quality and production standards. This role includes providing material handling assistance, loading materials, making routine adjustments, inspecting product, and following all safety and sanitation requirements.

Essential Functions

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

• Set up and operate the pan press machine to form aluminum steamer pans in accordance with work instructions and production schedules.
• Load aluminum rolls and other required materials; stage, feed, and remove material/product safely to maintain continuous operation.
• Stack finished goods onto pallets or into cases, according to customer specifications.
• Monitor press operation and make routine adjustments within authorized limits to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect finished pans and in-process product for defects and verify they meet quality standards.
• Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming product; and notify supervisor/lead or quality control quality as required.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and safely stop/start equipment according to established guidelines and safety rules; escape mechanical or safety concerns promptly.
• Complete required production, and downtime documentation accurately and on time.
• 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 Manager, Lead or other members of management.

What We Need

Must have’s

• 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.
• Ability to 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.

Nice To Have’s

• One plus year’s working in a fast paced production environment.
• One plus year’s prior machine operation experience.

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)