Tub Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Womelsdorf (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Wellness and employee assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Inclusive working environment

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in Womelsdorf, PA is seeking a Tub Operator to safely and efficiently run the tub-filling line on the third shift, with responsibilities from start-up through shutdown and ongoing quality checks. You will calibrate controls, monitor output, perform metal-detection verification, and document data while maintaining clean, safe work practices and timely communications with supervisors.

This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits, holiday and PTO, and

Qualifications

• Ability to operate tub-filling line safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail for weight control and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Conveyor operation

Quality awareness

SOP adherence

Team player

Reading labels and codes

Problem notification

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. 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. 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.

Employee Type

Full time

Location

PA Womelsdorf

Job Type

Production Operations

Job Posting Title

Tub Operator

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 3rd shift, which operates from 10:45pm to 7:150 pm Sunday through Thursday 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]