Machine Operator HayssenDepartment: Production (Non-Exempt)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: City of Industry, CA
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour
DescriptionThere'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 DOINGHayssen Machine Operator - Specific Requirements:โข 2+ year experience operating, setting up, or troubleshooting
Hayssen (or similar) Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) packaging equipment preferred; equivalent experience considered.
โข Working knowledge of film feed and tracking, registration/print mark sensing, forming sets, sealing jaw alignment, and bag length control.
โข Ability to change over packaging formats (bag size, rollstock/film, forming tube/shoulder, code/date printer settings) and verify first-article quality.
โข Ability to diagnose and respond to common faults (film break, seal defects, product bridging, inconsistent weights, miss registration) and escalate as needed.
โข Comfortable using HMI/touchscreen controls to start/stop equipment, adjust parameters within authorized limits, and document downtime/events.
โข Basic mechanical aptitude; able to safely use hand tools for routine adjustments (guarding, guides, sensors, belts) in accordance with safety policy.
โข Willingness to work overtime and/or flexible schedules as production needs require.
WHAT WE NEEDEducation and Formal Training- High school diploma, or equivalent required
- A minimum of 2 years of packing machine operator experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilityโข Sufficient written communication and reading skills to read and prepare logs
โข Basic math skills
โข Ability to operate or to quickly learn packing equipment
โข Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
โข Strong attention to detail
EXTRASEmployee-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)