Machine Operator - Specialty Packaging

Trinidad Benham; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance benefits (medical, dental,視s

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance

ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corp in Mineola, TX seeks a Machine Operator to efficiently run packaging machinery per customer specs. You will read the daily schedule, move materials, set up equipment, and ensure safe, quality production.

Key requirements include a high school diploma, basic math, and good communication. The role offers full-time hours in a fast-paced setting with opportunities for advancement and weekly pay.

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.
• Positive attitude and ability to work with all levels.
• Effective communication with coworkers and management.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and overtime.
• Being present and on time for work regularly.

Responsibilities

• 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; 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.
• Avoid and report issues; 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 GMP and 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.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Punctual

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: Mineola, TX

Reporting To: Lucia Anaya

What You'll Be Doing

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

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.

Working Environment And Physical Demands

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 50 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required.

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.
• Being present and on time for work on a regular and consistent basis.

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)