Bag Line Operator

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Paid holidays & vacation

Inclusive environment

Career growth support

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Wayland, MI is seeking a Bag Line Operator to support the Production team on the 2nd shift. You will operate the bagger system, labeler, and related equipment, ensuring smooth line operation and adherence to quality standards.

You will read production schedules, maintain stock of materials, and assist in training teammates while following GMP, SOPs, HACCP, and safety procedures. This role requires forklift experience and the ability to work overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience following instructions/process documents and communicating clearly in written and verbal form.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift is required.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bagger system and maintain it to sustain production.
• Operate Labeler, checkweigher, and robot bag stacker.
• Inspect, clean, start-up, shut down, and adjust equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment to keep production on schedule.
• Ensure materials required to run the line remain stocked.
• Use material handling equipment per SOPs (forklift, pallet jacks).
• Assist in training other team members.
• Read production schedules and supply components without interruptions.

Skills

Process compliance

Forklift operation

Overtime availability

Job description

USA-MI Wayland

Full time

R30609

Full time

MI Wayland

Production Operations

Bag Line 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 Bag Line 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:

• Operate the bagger system and maintain the system as required to sustain production.


• Operate Labeler, checkweigher, and robot bag stacker.


• Inspect, clean, efficiently operate, start-up, shut down, changeover, make minor adjustments on assigned equipment.


• Perform basic troubleshooting on assigned equipment to ensure efficient production of products as scheduled.


• Ensure all materials required to run the line remain stocked.


• Utilize appropriate material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc. in accordance with their SOPs.


• Perform associated continuous improvement activities.


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


• Must be able to operate lift trucks in a safe and efficient manner.


• Must be able to read a production schedule and supply components and ingredients to the proper workstations without interruptions to production.


• Must be able to keep accurate and legible records.


• Must be able to keep up speed to keep Bag Line in operation.


• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Must possess basic computer skills and possess willingness and aptitude to learn.


• 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.


• Maintain Quality packaging for the customer.


• Ensure lot codes are followed.


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


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Details

This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday on 2nd shift.

• 2nd shift operates from 4pm to 12am

Shift differential included for 2nd and 3rd shift.

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]

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]

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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.