Machine Operator

Theres 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.

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.

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)