Mixer

TreeHouse Foods; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Paid holidays

Friendly work environment

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Mixer for our production operations. The role focuses on measuring and adding ingredients to the mixer, following formulas, and ensuring GMP and quality standards are met during the production flow.

Successful candidates will operate and monitor the mixer, record batch numbers, and maintain accurate process records. This is a full-time, first-shift position with a hourly wage around the posted range.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an industrial mixer and following batch formulas.
• Ability to monitor times and maintain dough temperature to specification.
• Record batch numbers and process data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mix ingredients according to formulas using color-coded scoops.
• Monitor set times and mixing processes and perform QC checks.
• Unload batches and transfer to next station; clean mixer after unloading.
• Operate machine controls, set timers and perform pre-operation inspections.
• Record batch numbers and maintain downtime/process control sheets.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

GMP awareness

Safety awareness

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Employee Type: Full time Location: ON Kitchener Job Type: Production Operations Job Posting Title: Mixer

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

Competitive compensation and benefits program! Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities! An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth. Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:

About the Role:

The mixer is primarily responsible for measuring and adding dough ingredients in batches to the Mixer. To operate and monitor the mixing of ingredients according to specific formulas in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations, ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and maintaining the timely and efficient product flow through the production process. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Measure and mix ingredients according to formula specifications, using appropriately colored scoops for allergen ingredients and following the proper bag opening procedure.
• Monitor set times and mixing processes, perform quality control checks, and ensure dough temperature meets specifications.
• Unload completed batches, transfer them to the next station, and scrape and clean the mixer after unloading.
• Operate machine controls to transfer liquids to the mixer, set timers, and perform pre-operation inspections.
• Record batch numbers for ingredients, make blends on the process order sheet and in SAP, and maintain detailed and accurate downtime sheets and process control sheets.

Important Details:

This is a full-time permanent role on 1st shift, which operates from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The wage range for this position is $27.37–$27.62 per hour, with $27.37 as the starting rate and $27.62 as the full rate. This posting is for a newly created role that is not currently vacant.

About You:

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Ability to operate machine controls, conduct pre-operation inspections, and maintain accurate records for batch numbers and process control sheets.
• Ability to demonstrate precision in measuring and mixing ingredients according to exact formula specifications, with proficiency in using color-coded scoops for allergen ingredients.
• Ability to use, or learn to use the equipment, tools, and computer systems required to perform the job and physically fit and able to handle the physically demanding nature of the position (Lift and carry 25-50 lb. loads regularly and push and pull static loads of 25-50 lb.)

TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability‑[e-mail]