Machine / Forklift Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Wayland (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine/Forklift Operator to enhance production efficiency at their Wayland facility. In this full-time role, you'll operate essential food manufacturing equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and enjoy a supportive environment that fosters your career growth. With competitive compensation and benefits, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on the production process and contribute to the mission of delivering high-quality, affordable food to communities. Don't miss your chance to be part of this dynamic team!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Career growth support

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate food manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.
• Report safety and quality issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift experience

Effective communication

Following instructions

Ability to work overtime

Job description

Employee Type: Full time

Location: MI Wayland

Job Type: Production Operations

Job Posting Title: Machine / Forklift Operator

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) 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:

The Machine Operator / Forklift Operator role 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:

• Running various food manufacturing processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing facility/work area housekeeping duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Following work instructions and processes to ensure food safety and quality.
• Being responsible for recognizing and reporting people safety, food safety, and/or quality issues.

Important Details: This is a full-time permanent role on 2nd shift or 3rd shift, which operates from 4:00pm through 12:00am, and 12:00am through 8:00am, respectively.

About You:

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Demonstrated experience following instructions/process documents and providing effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment – food manufacturing a plus.
• The ability to work overtime and weekends.

Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!

Click on the “Apply” button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you’re ready to join our team!

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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