Mixing Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Cambridge, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,458,000 - 3,720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness program

Paid time off

Inclusive environment

Career growth

Recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Mixing Operator in Cambridge, MD for 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 10:45pm–7am) with occasional Saturdays. You will weigh ingredients, verify quality, document weights, and keep accurate production records to ensure traceability and GMP compliance.

Requires a high school diploma; prior food manufacturing experience preferred. Pay ranges from $25.05 to $26.66 per hour with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing or similar production environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, food safety protocols, and quality assurance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and measure ingredients according to customer specifications, recipes, and production schedules.
• Ensure precise and accurate quantities are met for all ingredients, using appropriate scales and equipment.
• Verify ingredient quality and freshness before use in production.
• Maintain an organized and accurate record of all ingredient batches and weights
• Properly handle and store ingredients to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Inspect incoming raw materials for quality, and report any discrepancies or issues to Lead and or Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitting area, ensuring all tools and equipment are in good working condition
• Accurately document ingredient weights, lot numbers, and batch numbers to ensure traceability.
• Follow inventory control procedures and assist in managing ingredient stock levels to prevent shortages or overages.
• Complete required production logs, reports, and other paperwork in compliance with company standards.
• Follow all safety protocols, including wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to workplace safety standards.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the production of safe and high-quality products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations to meet sanitation standards.
• Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely ingredient preparation.
• Report any issues or potential risks related to ingredient quality, equipment malfunctions, or production delays

Skills

Detail oriented

Basic math

Fast-paced work

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand/move for long periods

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employee Type: Full time Location: MD Cambridge Job Type: Production Operations Job Posting Title: Mixing 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

• Weigh and measure ingredients according to customer specifications, recipes, and production schedules.
• Ensure precise and accurate quantities are met for all ingredients, using appropriate scales and equipment.
• Verify ingredient quality and freshness before use in production.
• Maintain an organized and accurate record of all ingredient batches and weights
• Properly handle and store ingredients to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Inspect incoming raw materials for quality, and report any discrepancies or issues to Lead and or Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitting area, ensuring all tools and equipment are in good working condition
• Accurately document ingredient weights, lot numbers, and batch numbers to ensure traceability.
• Follow inventory control procedures and assist in managing ingredient stock levels to prevent shortages or overages.
• Complete required production logs, reports, and other paperwork in compliance with company standards.
• Follow all safety protocols, including wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to workplace safety standards.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the production of safe and high-quality products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations to meet sanitation standards.
• Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely ingredient preparation.
• Report any issues or potential risks related to ingredient quality, equipment malfunctions, or production delays

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills, with the ability to accurately weigh and scale ingredients.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to stand, bend, and move for extended periods of time.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing or similar production environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, food safety protocols, and quality assurance processes is a plus.

Shift

3rd, Monday through Friday, 10:45pm to 7am, with an occasional Saturday

Pay Range

$25.05 to $26.66/hr

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.

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]