1107-Dryer 1 Operator

TreeHouse Foods; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Wellness program enrollment

Inclusive workplace

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Dryer 1 Operator at our Wayland, MI facility. You will support the Production team, operate the dryer equipment, monitor performance, and help ensure food safety and quality.

This full-time, 1st shift position offers teamwork, on‑the‑job training on SOPs, GMPs, LOTO and HACCP, and opportunities for skill development within a growing, values‑driven company. We value safety, reliability, and collaboration, and provide a positive work environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience following instructions and process documents; strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift and use standard material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the dryer and associated equipment to maintain efficient production.
• Ensure materials and products are moved and recorded per SOPs and GMPs.
• Direct peers to safely complete CIP, cleaning and changeovers when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report safety/food safety issues.
• Support training and mentorship of teammates and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MI Wayland

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

1107-Dryer 1 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 Dryer Operator at the Wayland location provides support to the Production team, driving and supporting key initiatives to improve performance throughout the plant. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Prioritize employee/food safety always, ensuring the quality of our products.

• Prioritize production at scheduled rate, while consistently demonstrating our Treehouse Values.

• Demonstrate ability to understand the dryer theory of operations, the signs and symptoms that require system adjustments, and the effects of adjustments available.

• Inspect, clean, efficiently operate, start-up, shut down, changeover, make minor adjustments, and perform basic troubleshooting on assigned equipment to ensure efficient production of products as scheduled.

• Ensure that all materials required to run the line remain stocked, and that product produced is appropriately removed and entered into inventory, utilizing appropriate material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, scanners, etc. in accordance with their SOPs.

• Responsible for directing team of peers to safely and efficiently complete “Clean In Place” (CIP), plug clearing efforts, and other activities assigned.

• Perform assigned operations in accordance with established “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOPs) with teammates, immediate supervisors, and other designated personnel to confirm the viability of suggested changes and partner to make updates as necessary.

• Perform associated continuous improvement activities, such as; line performance tracking, execution of CILs, ‘drum beats’, etc.

• Assist in the training and positive mentorship of other team members as needed.

• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

• Identify and correct safety and food safety issues in assigned areas and common areas, requesting assistance as needed.

• Learn and adhere to applicable Safety and Quality protocols as outlined in annual training content such as; Ergonomics, LOTO, PPE, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), etc.

• Must comply with the requirements defined within the contents of the GMP’S, SOP’s, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), LOTO procedures, foods safety programs and all other policies established by TreeHouse Foods.

• Legibly complete all required documentation.

• Must possess strong attention to detail.

• Must have the ability to successfully multi-task.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Details:

This is a full-time position on 1st shift, working Thursday through Monday with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.

• 1st shift operates 8am to 4pm

About You:

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Demonstrated experience following instructions/process documents and providing effective communication, both verbal and written
• Experience with operating a sit-down forklift
• The ability to work overtime and weekends

**All employees are responsible for the quality and food safety of all products produced in this facility.

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]