Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• 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 GMPs.
• 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