Machine Operator II

Application Deadline: 2 July 2026

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Bean)

Reporting To: Plant Manager - Packaging

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 / 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

• 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 machine—checks 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, Intellectual Demands and Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• Minimum of one (1) year 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)