Packer/Stacker - 1st Shift

Trinidad Benham; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, V

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance program

ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Packer/Stacker on the 1st shift to set up and operate packaging lines, ensuring high-quality products for retail customers. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in daily production tasks.

Ideal candidates will lift up to 50 pounds, maintain sanitation per GMPs, and adapt to changing product lines with reliable attendance and clear communication with supervisors and peers.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience operating packaging machinery.
• Strong safety and sanitation history.
• Willing to work any shift.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe start-ups at the beginning of each shift.
• Assist in start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers between products.
• Stack or pack product into cartons or onto pallets neatly and consistently.
• Record production output and downtime as required.
• Maintain sanitation around machines according to GMPs.
• Follow SQF and Food Safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Safety and sanitation

Dependable attendance

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN - International Blvd

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. We are seeking a Packer/Stacker - 1st Shift to assist in the set up and maintain proper machine operation while maintaining the best quality possible for retail packages.

What You'll Be Doing

Primary responsibilities of a Packer/Stacker are to:

• Assist in the safe start-ups at the beginning of each shift. Think safety.


• Assist in conducting prompt start-ups, timely shutdowns, and precise changeovers from one product to another.


• Stack or Pack product off the line into cartons or onto pallets in a neat and uniform manner.


• Recording accurate production output and downtime as advised.


• Maintain proper sanitation around machines according to plant GMP's.


• Follow all SQF and Food Safety requirement.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel, possibly including, but not limited to, breakout, stacking and cleaning.

Essential Functions

• Strong attendance and good safety/sanitation history.


• Self-motivated and responsible.


• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.


• Willing to work any shift if required.


• Bending to lift cases to be loaded and stacked on pallets.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of finished product.


• Possess some mechanical ability; previous machine operator experience required.

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)