Packaging Associate

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness program

Paid holidays and PTO

Inclusive work environment

Career growth

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is hiring a Packaging Associate in KY to support the cracker packaging process. You will operate equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain a clean, safe production area on shift.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Starting wages are $20.46–$23.75 per hour with a $0.75 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts; top out at $21.02–$24.43 per hour with the same differential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to frequently push, pull, reach, and stand throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Previous manufacturing or food production experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor packaging equipment
• Perform quality checks and complete required reports
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow safety, food safety, and company procedures
• Assist with other production duties as assigned

Job description

USA-KY Princeton

Full time

R30267

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Princeton

Job Type:

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title:

Packaging Associate

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 Packaging Associate supports the cracker packaging process by operating equipment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a clean and safe production environment. You will add value by performing the following duties, including but not limited to:

Set up, operate, and monitor packaging equipment

Perform quality checks and complete required reports

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Follow safety, food safety, and company procedures

Assist with other production duties as assigned

Important Details: 8 hour shifts Monday to Sunday on 2nds (2:45pm to 11pm) or 3rds (10:45pm to 7am) Starting Wages: $20.46 - $23.75/hour plus a $.75 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts Top out at 1 year: $21.02 - $24.43/hour plus a $.75 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

About You:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to frequently push, pull, reach, and stand throughout the shift

Strong attention to detail and reliability

Previous manufacturing or food production experience is an asset

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.