Oven Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Career growth

Recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking an Oven Operator in Kitchener, ON to run and adjust oven controls, monitor oil levels, and conduct prescribed checks ensuring products meet quality standards. The role requires following GMP and safety guidelines and maintaining efficient production flow.

You will perform bake/moisture checks, record findings, and communicate with shifts to ensure seamless changeovers and adherence to specifications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in bake weight, moisture, and dimensions
• Fluent English reading/writing and verbal communication
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust oven controls and monitor oil levels to meet quality indicators.
• Record bake weight, oil weight, moisture checks, and product dimensions at regular intervals.
• Check bake weight, oiled weight, seasoned weight (if applicable), and product dimensions every 15 minutes.
• Conduct moisture checks every 30 minutes.
• Record findings on the oven check form and in Infinity QS.
• Notify the Crew Lead of any issues affecting product specifications.
• Communicate shift-to-shift information about issues and changeovers.

Job description

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

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 main objective of this position is to operate and adjust oven controls, monitor oil levels and perform prescribed checks to ensure the final product meets quality indicators, according to specific formulas. This role is also required to follow all safety regulations, ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process.

You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Check bake weight, oiled weight, seasoned weight (if applicable), and product dimensions every 15 minutes.
• Conduct moisture checks every 30 minutes.
• Record all findings both on the oven check form and in Infinity QS.
• Notify the Crew Lead immediately if any difficulties arise in meeting product specifications (e.g., high moisture levels).
• Communicate with the previous and following shifts about issues from the previous shift, upcoming changeovers, and any other pertinent information.

Important Details:

This is a full-time permanent role on 2nd shift, which operates from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Monday through Friday. Shift differential included. The wage range for this position is $24.88-$25.14 per hour, with $24.88 as the starting rate and $25.14 as the full rate. This posting is for a newly created role that is not currently vacant.

About You:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
• The Oven Operator must have a keen eye for detail to accurately check bake weight, moisture levels, product dimensions, and other specifications at regular intervals. Attention to detail is also crucial for recording findings, conducting moisture checks, and ensuring proper stacking and cleanliness of the ovens.
• Ability to use, or learn to use the equipment, tools, and computer systems required to perform the job, to work in a hot (Temp range: 70° to 90° F indoor) and noisy environment.

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 [e-mail]

TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service. Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products. Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats.

TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time".

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 [e-mail]