Tub Operator

Bay Valley Foods; Womelsdorf (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Paid time off

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in Pennsylvania (Womelsdorf) is seeking a Tub Operator to safely operate the tub-filling machine, calibrate controls, monitor production output, and report operational data to management.

You will verify safety before start-up, manage changeovers, check weight control and product flow, perform metal-detection checks, and keep a clean, safe workstation. The role is 1st shift, 6:45am–3:15pm, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate tub-filling machine safely and efficiently.
• Able to read labels, controls and codes on tubs.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Good understanding of standard operating procedures.
• Ability to stay focused on a fast-moving conveyor line.

Responsibilities

• Operate tub-filling machine safely and efficiently.
• Calibrate programmable controls and monitor production output.
• Verify safety and readiness before start-up/shutdown.
• Record production data and quality checks.
• Perform hourly metal-detection verification checks.
• Change film and date codes as required; ensure correct date-code and best before.
• Keep workstation clean and maintain safe work environment.
• Report issues to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with changeovers and line changes as needed.

Skills

Conveyor operation

Quality awareness

SOP compliance

Reading labels/codes

Teamwork

Problem notification

Job description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

PA Womelsdorf

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Tub 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 Tub Operator position is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the tub-filling machine (Tub Machine). Key duties include calibrating programmable controls of the machine, monitoring production output and quality, and reporting operational data to management.

• Prepare the Tub Machine for start-up and shutdown by verifying safety and operational readiness.
• Ensure all program and control settings are accurately set before running and after changeovers.
• Activate and monitor the Tub Machine process, making adjustments as needed to maintain correct weight control and product flow in line with established quality standards.
• Perform hourly metal-detection verification checks.
• Complete required checks and related paperwork, ensuring accurate recording of data.
• Change film and date codes when required; verify that "date-code" and "best before" information on tubs is correct.
• Maintain a clean workstation and safe work environment; take ownership of machine by cleaning, inspecting and lubricating as needed throughout the shift.
• Weigh tub waste at the end of shift.
• Ensure the line is properly powered off at the end of the shift and all paperwork is submitted to the supervisor or group lead.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor to ensure safe, clean, and efficient operation of the job function.

Important Details:

This is a full-time permanent role on 1st shift, which operates from 6:45am to 3:15 pm Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.

About You:

• Ability to keep up with a fast-moving conveyor line.
• Mental alertness to detect and respond to quality issues.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and identify words and numbers (e.g., labels, controls, codes).
• Strong team-player mindset and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to promptly notify machine operators or the supervisor of production problems.

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]