Utility

TreeHouse Foods; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Wellness programs

Paid holidays and PTO

Diversity and inclusion

Career growth support

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, located in Cambridge, MD, has a full-time Utility position supporting production operations. The role focuses on aseptic kitting, batching, and processing tasks, with coverage across shifts to keep production flowing.

You will follow SOPs, safely handle materials, and maintain quality documentation while collaborating with maintenance, QA, and operations teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and aseptic practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, technical documents, and production reports.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in each position of work.

Responsibilities

• Gain and maintain proficiency in Aseptic Kitting, Batching, and Process Operations.
• Provide break relief, vacation coverage, and staffing support across all assigned operational areas to ensure continuous production.
• Perform all duties associated with kitting, batching, and process operations in accordance with established procedures, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Gather, verify, stage, weigh, measure, and prepare materials and ingredients required for production.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot processing equipment while ensuring critical process parameters remain within specification.
• Complete all production, quality, inventory, and operational documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow and comply with all safety, food safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, sanitation, and quality requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate equipment, process, safety, or quality concerns as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready work environment.
• Support production goals, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence efforts.
• Adapt to changing business needs by rotating between functional areas and shifts as required.
• Collaborate effectively with operators, supervisors, maintenance, quality, and other departments to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Skills

Food safety

Aseptic practices

Reading SOPs

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school preferred

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.

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.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MD Cambridge

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Utility

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:

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain and maintain proficiency in Aseptic Kitting, Batching, and Process Operations.


• Provide break relief, vacation coverage, and staffing support across all assigned operational areas to ensure continuous production.


• Perform all duties associated with kitting, batching, and process operations in accordance with established procedures, production schedules, and quality standards.


• Gather, verify, stage, weigh, measure, and prepare materials and ingredients required for production.


• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot processing equipment while ensuring critical process parameters remain within specification.


• Complete all production, quality, inventory, and operational documentation accurately and in a timely manner.


• Follow and comply with all safety, food safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, sanitation, and quality requirements.


• Identify, communicate, and elevate equipment, process, safety, or quality concerns as appropriate.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready work environment.


• Support production goals, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence efforts.


• Adapt to changing business needs by rotating between functional areas and shifts as required.


• Collaborate effectively with operators, supervisors, maintenance, quality, and other departments to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.


• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and aseptic practices in a manufacturing setting.


• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, technical documents, and production reports.


• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in each position of work.


• Basic math and mechanical aptitude required.


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment with minimal supervision.


• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and commitment to product quality.


• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.


• Must be able to lift, pull, carry up to 50lbs.

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]