Robot Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Inclusive environment

Recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Robot Operator for our Marietta, GA facility. This full-time role on the 3rd shift involves operating robotic palletizing equipment and coordinating palletizing activities to support production operations.

Responsibilities include preparing the palletizing area, staging materials, verifying labels, and releasing finished goods. Must have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in manufacturing, with English literacy and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1–2 years in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform routine math.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the palletizing area for daily work.
• Stage materials around the carousel area.
• Request needed materials from Utility or Line Supervisor.
• Keep robot/carousel area clean and organized.
• Operate forklift and manual floor jack as needed.
• Complete positive release of finished goods pallets in the iMake system.

Skills

English literacy

Math basics

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

iMake system

Forklift

Manual floor jack

Job description

Employee Type, Location, & Job Details

Employee Type: Full time Location: GA Marietta Job Type: Production Operations Job Posting Title: Robot 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

About the Role: The Robot Operator position is responsible for operating robotic palletizing equipment and coordinating palletizing activities in the robot/carousel area to support production operations. This role ensures materials are staged, labels and pallets are verified accurately, finished goods are released properly, and the work area is maintained in a safe, clean, and organized manner.

• Prepares the palletizing area for daily work.
• Ensures all materials needed for the day are ready and staged around the carousel area.
• Requests needed materials from Utility or the Line Supervisor.
• Keeps the robot/carousel area clean and organized.
• Follows all safety, health, and company policies.
• Initials, dates, and maintains company paperwork as required by GMP or the Quality Control department.
• Verifies all iMake label information and ensures labels are correct, printed, readable, and placed on the correct pallets.
• Uses a forklift and manual floor jack to support palletizing activities.
• Qualifies as a backup Utility as needed.
• Interprets pallet or load patterns from the computer.
• Operates the stretch wrapper.
• Completes positive release of finished goods pallets using the iMake computer system.
• Operates robotic palletizing equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead or Line Supervisor.

Important Details

This is a full-time permanent role on 3rd shift, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. Overtime may be available, depending on the needs of the business.

The anticipated starting wage rate for this position is $18.30-$22.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus 1-2 years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and write in English and perform routine math equations.
• The ability to respond quickly and efficiently to problems or changes in production needs.
• The ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Good manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to keep accurate and legible records.
• Experience using the iMake computer system, or the ability to learn and use it effectively.
• The ability to use a forklift and manual floor jack.

Equal Opportunity

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]

Company Overview

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.