Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Inspects equipment before use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance. Sets up and operates package machine according to instructions, specifications, and standards provided by Trinidad Benham. Adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines' output, clears jams, and performs basic machine troubleshooting. Receives and reads daily production scheduled customer orders and retrieves required packaging materials to production area; prepares product for shipping. Ensures that adequate packing supplies are stocked in or near the packing machine. Meets daily production requirements. Performs periodic quality control checks to ensure the product is packaged according to customer requirements (including checking end and back seals and date codes).Changes product variety, follows pre-set guidelines, and changes out filtering screens based on product variety/size. Sets, adjusts, and periodically checks the product flow through a foreign materials machinechecks magnet for any foreign materials and documents and reports as required. Accurately completes and maintains required documentation on the product, materials/supplies, output, and machine downtime. Maintains logs and records of units produced, including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces and downtime. Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area according to plant GMP's. Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, and safety policies, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Skills, Knowledge, and Ability High school diploma, or equivalent required Minimum of one (1) year of packing machine operator experience preferred 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

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)About Trinidad Benham We are a 100% employee-owned company offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Trinidad Benham cares about you beyond a paycheck and a benefits package. We are culture of teamwork, creativity, pride, and ownership. Everyone at Trinidad Benham strives cohesively to offer exceptional products and service because we know our efforts result in a healthy bottom line and a thriving ESOP. We are planting the seeds for a more sustainable tomorrow. Become an owner today! Trinidad Benham Corporation is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.