Plant Utilities Mechanic

TreeHouse Foods; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,774 - 63,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Wellness program & EAP

Inclusive environment

Leadership career growth

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Plant Utilities Mechanic in Cambridge, MD to perform maintenance and operation of plant utilities, including HVAC, steam, water, air, ammonia refrigeration, and wastewater systems.

The role operates on a continental rotating schedule with day and night shifts (5pm–5am in the initial description). Strong knowledge of plant utilities and safety policies is required, with preferred CARO/CIRO certifications and 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in plant utilities/mechanical maintenance.
• Proficiency with plant utilities (HVAC, steam, water, air, ammonia refrigeration).
• Ability to read manuals and prints and train others.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of Plant Utilities.
• Document critical readings and test results to prevent downtime.
• Support other departments as needed by management.

Skills

1st Class Mechanic

PSM

Safety policies

Emergency response

Education

Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 3/1

Tools

PC & PLC refrigeration control systems

Job description

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. 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.

Employee Type

Full time

Location

MD Cambridge

Job Type

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title

Plant Utilities Mechanic

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

• Perform the tasks of Operation, Maintenance, Repair, and Preventative Maintenance of Plant Utilities (HVAC, steam, water, air, ammonia refrigeration, and wastewater).
• Maintain the operation of this equipment by documenting and reviewing critical readings and test results to identify and correct potential issues that could create downtime.
• Assisting other departments where needed as directed by management (Supervisors and Department Managers).
• Maintenance and repairs of all Plant Utilities equipment, and assist wherever needed regardless of department boundaries (production or building maintenance).
• Ensure the daily logs, PMs, and CWOs from all plant utilities mechanics are being filled out properly before being submitted to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Document any issues that require follow‑up repairs or replacement and submit to the Maintenance Coordinator or Maintenance Manager to generate work orders or add to PMs.
• Working knowledge of plant utilities and their uses within the aseptic and retort packaging manufacturing process.
• Ability to work from manuals and prints.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate production demands, shift coverage, PMs, and project completions. This role will work 3 months on days, 3 months on nights in a rotation of the department.
• Candidate must meet or exceed the requirements of a 1st Class Mechanic. Demonstrate the ability to train others on all of the above. Has the ability to assist Production Mechanics on troubleshooting and repairs of Production Equipment as associated with the utilities chilled water systems, hot water system, steam, compressed air, wastewater, and ammonia refrigeration systems. Candidate must have full knowledge and ability to work within the PSM program.
• Knowledge of PC and PLC based master refrigeration control systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper personal protective equipment required by the job.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety.
• Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Level 1 or Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) Certification is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.
• Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 3 or Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 1 is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.

Important Details

This is a full‑time on‑site role working a continental rotating schedule. The role will work night shift, continental schedule of 5 pm to 5 am.

Range of pay: $31.05/hr – $46.06/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 disability‑[e-mail].