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Trinidad Benham

Machine Operator - Pouch Machine

La Puente, CA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Machine Operator - Pouch Machine Department: Production (Non-Exempt) Employment Type: Full Time Location: City of Industry, CA Reporting To: Production Supervisor Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour ...

Kagome Inc.

Filler Operator Assistant

Los Banos, CA

Operates pouch forming and filling machines. Monitors and tracks fill weights, temperatures, pouch codes. Will complete rework of pouches during production and the relief for breaks and lunches of ...

KAGOME, Inc.

Filler Operator Assistant

Los Banos, CA · On-site

$19.27 - $25.05/hr

Operates pouch forming and filling machines. Monitors and tracks fill weights, temperatures, pouch codes. Will complete rework of pouches during production and the relief for breaks and lunches of ...

Lyten, Inc.

Sr Cell Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$128K - $192K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead design and release of pouch cell assembly drawings, specifications, CAD models, and BOMs * Own electrode layout, stack architecture, and mechanical containment design * Drive design-for ...

Lyten, Inc.

Staff Cell Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$141.10 - $211.70/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead pouch/prismatic cell design and development projects from concept to production-ready products* Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives* Collaborate ...

Lyten, Inc.

Sr Product Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$128K - $192K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead design and release of pouch cell assembly drawings, specifications, CAD models, and BOMs * Own electrode layout, stack architecture, and mechanical containment design * Drive design-for ...

Lyten, Inc.

Staff Cell Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$141K - $211K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead pouch/prismatic cell design and development projects from concept to production-ready products * Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives * Collaborate ...

Lyten, Inc.

Staff Cell Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$141K - $211K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead pouch/prismatic cell design and development projects from concept to production-ready products * Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives * Collaborate ...

KAGOME, Inc.

Packaging Operator III

Los Banos, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Inspects the pouches for seal integrity, proper pouch codes, bad seals, creases, rips, tears, puncture marks/holes, and product quality using set quality control guidelines/standards. Insure that ...

Kagome Inc.

Packaging Operator III

Los Banos, CA · On-site

$18 - $21.50/hr

Inspects the pouches for seal integrity, proper pouch codes, bad seals, creases, rips, tears, puncture marks/holes, and product quality using set quality control guidelines/standards. Insure that ...

Sila

Staff Battery Engineer

Alameda, CA

$151K - $191K/yr

Translate the electrode and cell design learnings from multilayer pouch cells into other cell form factors through modeling and other practical considerations * Drive cross-functional technical ...

Figure

Global Supply Manager, Battery

San Jose, CA · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for battery cells (pouch, cylindrical, prismatic) and pack-level components, including structural, thermal, and electromechanical subassemblies. * Work with a ...

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Machine Operator - Pouch Machine

Trinidad Benham

La Puente, CA • On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Trinidad Benham rating

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

215th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Machine Operator - Pouch Machine
Department: Production (Non-Exempt)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: City of Industry, CA
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour
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.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Pouch Machine Operator - Specific Requirements:• Must have at least 2 years of experience operating form-fill-seal (FFS) and/or pouch packaging equipment.
• Ability to set up, thread, and run an HMC stand-up zipper pouch line including film roll loading, web tracking, forming components, and safe start-up/shut-down procedures.
• Ability to set and verify stand-up (doypack) pouch formation, including gusset/former alignment and pouch dimension checks to specification.
• Working knowledge of pouch and zipper sealing fundamentals (seal temperature, dwell time, pressure, cooling) and ability to verify seal integrity per quality standards (top seal, back/side seals, and zipper seals as applicable).
• Ability to set, verify, and document zipper application settings (zipper position/registration, sealing, trim) and confirm zipper functionality (opens/closes smoothly, no leaks, no deformation).
• Ability to control and prevent product contamination in the zipper/top seal area (keep zipper track clean, manage dust/product migration) and perform required in-process checks.
• Ability to set, verify, and document date/lot coding (inkjet/thermal transfer) and confirm legibility, placement, and adhesion.
• Ability to perform weight checks and make filler adjustments to maintain target net weight and minimize giveaway.
• Ability to complete changeovers for pouch size, zipper type, and product variety (recipes/settings, forming sets, zipper components, jaws, coder) and complete required changeover documentation/line clearance.
• Experience clearing jams and troubleshooting common issues such as film registration, gusset tracking, zipper misalignment, zipper seal faults, poor zipper function, top seal contamination, coding faults, and misfeeds; escalate appropriately when needed.
• Ability to operate/monitor in-line devices as applicable (Tape Machine, Videojet Date Coder) and document results per SQF/GMP requirements.
• Ability to complete HMC pouch line sanitation/cleaning steps (including allergen/changeover cleans when applicable) and verify line clearance before start-up.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks (inspection, lubrication, parts replacement as trained) and accurate downtime reporting.
• Ability to safely handle and stage packaging materials required for stand-up zipper pouches (rollstock/film, zipper material, cartons/cases, labels) to maintain continuous production.
WHAT WE NEED
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
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)

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