Machine Operator II

TreeHouse Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in NC Faison is seeking a Machine Operator II to set up, operate, and maintain packaging machinery on 1st shift (6am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri with some Sundays). The role ensures high-quality products, safety compliance, and efficient production.

The ideal candidate will read and write English, pass forklift certification, and work in PPE in an unconditioned environment while completing required paperwork and supporting maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; forklift certification required.
• Standing and walking 100%; use of both hands, bending, lifting and squatting.
• Factory setting requires PPE.
• Work in an unconditioned environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain machinery to produce high quality products.
• Report food safety or quality issues to Supervisor.
• Ensure correct boxes and proper glue; complete required paperwork.
• Start machine and adjust to improve performance; troubleshoot and perform maintenance.
• Clean machinery and keep work area clean; complete CIL checklist daily.
• Complete downtime forms and root-cause analyses (6W2H) if needed.
• Fill defect tags when parts are replaced.

Skills

English communication

Forklift certification

Job description

## Machine Operator IIApply: USA-NC Faison: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 1, 2026 (8 days left to apply): R31003**Employee Type:**Full time**Location:**NC Faison**Job Type:**Production Operations**Job Posting Title:**Machine Operator II**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 Machine Operator ensure the set-up, operate, and maintain machinery. They are responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.* Responsible for reporting any food safety or quality issues to Supervisor as well as the following specific duties involving food safety and quality. Ensure that boxes are correct for the product being run. Ensure that the boxes are properly glued. Properly fill out all paperwork required by LCT team, QA/production Supervisor. Ensure that all machine guards and all safety switches are in place and in working order on the box machine.* Start Machine and adjust machinery when necessary to improve performance.* Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance with proper tools such as Wrenches, T-shaped and L-shaped wrenches, and channel locks to loosen bolts during set up and adjustments.* Clean Machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area. CIL checklist must be filled out daily at the start and end of the shift, this shows verification of the cleaning and lubrication process.* Ability to assemble and disassemble assigned equipment in a safe manner.* Set up machine to specific size box needed based on production schedule.* During shift make sure machine is clean/scrape off any excessive glue on machine.* Comply with all safety and health regulations.* Downtime forms must be completed, during any downtime event/If more than 5 events occur or downtime event of 60 minutes a 6W2H must be performed between operator and maintenance to find the root cause of the issue.* If any parts replaced, you must fill out a defect tag to show that the machine was repaired and working in normal operations.**Important Details:** This is a full-time permanent role on 1st shift, which operates from 6am--3:30pm Monday through Friday with some Sundays.**About You:**You’ll fit right in if you have:* Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, must be able to pass forklift certification.* Standing and Walking 100%, Use of both hands 100%, bending, lifting, and squatting* Factory setting requiring the use of PPE.* Work in an unconditioned environment. **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]*