Oven Operator - 1st Shift

treehouse; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits program

Paid time off

Inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking an Oven Operator for the 1st shift in Hanover, PA. You will run multi-oven lines, ensure safety and quality, and keep accurate process readings. This role supports production goals and may involve weekend coverage as needed.

Expect a fast-paced environment with emphasis on adherence to procedures, equipment safety, and teamwork. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a stable, full-time position in our Hanover facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask and keep up with multiple fast-paced conveyor lines.
• Basic math and measuring ability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to comprehend written and oral communication and follow procedures.
• Ability to read production orders, controls, machine specifications and identify numbers.

Responsibilities

• Operate oven lines to meet production targets, using LD displays and checklists.
• Monitor alarms and respond promptly to issues.
• Record readings on process control sheets and report irregularities.
• Perform safe startup, emergency stop, and restart procedures.
• Adjust process parameters based on lab feedback to maintain product specs.
• Manage salt trays and alert packing when replacement is needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the oven area and surrounding spaces.
• Clean ovens during shutdowns and support plant shutdowns with cleaning duties.

Job description

Employee Type

Full time

Location

PA Hanover

Job Type

Production Operations

Job Posting Title

Oven Operator - 1st Shift

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 Oven Operator ensures production goals are met by efficiently running and maintaining multi‑oven lines, while upholding safety, quality, and process standard

• Operate oven lines to meet production targets, using LD displays, gauges, and checklists.
• Monitor for alarms, lasers or other warning signals; respond promptly to issues.
• Record readings (temperatures, times, etc.) on process control sheets; report irregularities to supervisor.
• Perform safe startup, emergency stop, and restart procedures (especially after power failures).
• Adjust process parameters based on lab feedback to maintain product specifications.
• Manage salt operations: check and refill salt trays; alert packing supervisor when bins need replacing.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the oven area: remove waste, clean around kilns, clear skids and trash.
• Clean ovens during shutdowns: wash down cooker & transfer areas; follow all safety and standard procedures.
• Support plant shutdowns with cleaning duties, including overhead tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Important D etails: T his is a full - time permanent role on 1st shift, which operates from 7 :00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with some Saturdays . the hourly payrate is $ 25.50 an hour

About You

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask and keep up with multiple fast-paced conveyor lines
• Basic math and measuring ability.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to comprehend written and oral communication to understanding, carry out and follow instructions and standard procedures.
• Ability to read production orders, controls, machine specifications and identify numbers.

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]