Production Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits program

Paid holidays

Career growth

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Production Operator in Pecatonica, IL to join our union facility on 2nd or 3rd shift. You will support the production team, operate machinery, and ensure smooth workflows while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Training on SAP and forklifts is provided.

Pay starts at $25.22 per hour under the union contract, with opportunities for advancement into specialized roles as you gain experience in our manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to follow instructions and documents precisely.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and maintain smooth production workflows.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation rules.
• Move, stack, and handle raw materials or finished goods (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Follow basic food safety, quality control, and workplace safety procedures.
• Train on basic tools and software like SAP and equipment including forklifts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

## Production OperatorApplylocations: USA-IL Pecatonicatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R30428**Employee Type:**Full time**Location:**IL Pecatonica**Job Type:**Production Operations**Job Posting Title:**Production 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:**We're currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in a production operator role on 2nd or 3rd shift. This is an excellent opportunity to get started in our manufacturing facility and build the skills needed to transition into a specialized production role after your initial training and onboarding period.**What You’ll Start With:** As a Production Operator, you’ll support the production team with a variety of essential tasks, including:* Operate machines and keep production workflows running smoothly.* Keep work areas clean, orderly, and compliant with plant sanitation rules.* Move, stack, and handle raw materials or finished goods (lifting up to 50 lbs).* Follow basic food safety, quality control, and workplace safety procedures.* Train on basic tools, software like SAP, and equipment including forklifts.**Important details:**Position is in a union manufacturing plant with training potentially on a different shift. Pay starts at $25.22/hr and is based on the union contract.**About You:**You’ll fit right in if you have:* The ability to work on various shifts depending on available positions* The ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary* Demonstrated experience following instructions/process documents and providing effective communication, both verbal and written* Experience in a manufacturing environment – food manufacturing a plus **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]*