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Trinidad Benham

Machine Operator

City Of Industry, CA

$21 - $23.50/hr

The Packaging Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating an automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and can produce ...

Trinidad Benham

Machine Operator

La Puente, CA · On-site

$21 - $23.50/hr

The Packaging Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating an automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and can produce ...

Trinidad Benham

Machine Operator

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

The Packaging Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating an automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and can produce ...

Trinidad Benham

Machine Operator

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

The Packaging Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating an automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and can produce ...

Rudolph Foods Co., Inc.

Beaumont Packer

Beaumont, CA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

... sure packing machine is working correctly and inspect for any broken seals or errors in the product. Label boxes and place on belt to be stacked on skids. Daily: Make sure bags are filled to ...

Rudolph Foods Co Inc

Beaumont Packer

Beaumont, CA · On-site

$18.75/hr

While filling boxes with appropriate number of bags, make sure packing machine is working correctly and inspect for any broken seals or errors in the product. Label boxes and place on belt to be ...

The Coastal Group

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Packing Clerk

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

$17/hr

The Packing Clerk plays a vital role in preparing and packaging general merchandise for shipment ... The role involves manual record keeping and does not require operation of any machinery.

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Managed Staffing

Machine Operator

Lodi, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Contract Position Overview Seeking a Machine Operator (Rheon - Case Packer/Packaging Equipment) to support food manufacturing operations at the Lodi, CA facility. This role requires hands-on machine ...

TriCom Quest

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Machine Operator at Yakult USA - 1st / 2nd / 3rd shift

Fountain Valley, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Perform maintenance of filling and packing machinery equipment. * Maintain inventory of sub materials and spare parts for production equipment. * Update and maintain daily report and forward to ...

Sterling Foods

Machine Operator

Azusa, CA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Various machines involving packing of productAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safety, and food safety practices in a continuous ...

Tree Island Steel

Machine Operator

San Bernardino, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Job Summary The Machine Operator - Collator/Packer is responsible for operating and maintaining collating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing packing activities. This role ensures that ...

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What is the difference between Packing Machine vs Packing Operator?

AspectPacking MachinePacking Operator
CredentialsMinimal; training on specific machineryHigh school diploma; training on equipment operation
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or production lineManufacturing plant or warehouse
Job RoleOperates and monitors packaging machineryManually packs products, oversees machine operation
Common UsageAutomated packaging processesManual or semi-automated packing tasks

The main difference is that a Packing Machine refers to the equipment used for automated packaging, while a Packing Operator is the person who operates and manages that equipment. Both roles are essential in manufacturing settings, but the Packing Machine is the tool, and the Packing Operator is the skilled worker ensuring efficient operation.

What does a packing machine operator do?

A packing machine operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining packaging machinery to ensure products are packed efficiently and accurately. They monitor the machines during operation, troubleshoot issues, and perform quality checks to meet safety and production standards. The role often requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and knowledge of safety procedures.

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Machine Operator

City Of Industry, CA

Trinidad Benham
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$21 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Trinidad Benham rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

218th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job 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.
The Packaging Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating an automated packing machine to prepare food products for shipping. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and can produce materials that conform with company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards

Machine Operator - Specific Requirements:
         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.

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
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) 

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