Machine Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Diversity & inclusion

Career growth

Recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Machine Operator for the Northlake packaging line. You will observe equipment, adjust settings, perform quality checks, and ensure output aligns with specifications.

The role requires 1–2 years of machine operator experience, familiarity with safety procedures, and proactive problem solving to boost efficiency. Full-time position with benefits and a second shift schedule from 2PM to 10:30PM.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of machine operator experience required.
• Knowledge of tools, machinery and safety precautions in industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and adjust for optimal run.
• Performs adjustments or repairs on valves, formers, sealing jaws, guides, temperature controls, and related machines.
• Inspects and records quality checks in the database and ensures packaging output meets specs.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety precautions

Critical thinking

Communication

Tools

Valves

Packaging machinery

Job description

Employee Type: Full time. Location: TX Northlake. Job Type: Production Operations. Job Posting Title: Machine 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

• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and adjust for optimal run.
• Performs adjustments or repairs, such as opening valves, changing formers and sealing jaw knives, setting guides, temperature controls, nitrogen/ oxygen fill ratios, and other machine related functions.
• Inspects and records all quality checks in computer dbase and aligns machine packaging output to comply with quality specifications on an order-by-order basis.
• Ensures all aspects of quality standard are met by performing all necessary quality checks.
• Lubricate, sanitize, troubleshooting, make minor mechanical adjustments, and perform preventive maintenance on packaging line as needed.
• Ensure work order schedules, coffee blending matrix, and coffee transports are followed correctly and to company protocol.
• Ensure correct labeling of product is managed, as well as, ensuring label data is complete and accurate.

Important Details

The position is a full time, permanent role for 2nd shift Monday through Friday, shift structure from 2PM - 10:30PM (Pay $21.63 - $22.71).

About You

• 1 – 2 years of machine operator experience required.
• Knowledge of tools, machines, safety precautions in an industrial/ manufacturing setting.
• Ability to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in recommending or implementing improvements in efficiency or safety of the work area.
• Critical thinking and ability to communicate effectively.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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]

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.

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.