Utility

TreeHouse Foods; Womelsdorf (Berks County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Inclusive working environment

Career growth

Employee recognition

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in Pennsylvania is seeking a Utilities/Production Maintenance worker for the 1st shift. The role ensures safe, efficient operation of the molding process, monitors equipment and quality, performs adjustments, and supports continuous improvement in safety and efficiency.

You will run and maintain molding lines, perform changeovers, keep equipment clean and lubricated, and complete production paperwork while adhering to safety and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and inspect molding line and equipment for safe, efficient operation before start-up.
• Verify product specifications against the production schedule.
• Operate and adjust depositor settings to ensure correct weights and material distribution.
• Pump tempered chocolate and center material as needed for machine cooling.
• Monitor product quality (weight, gloss, appearance) and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform changeovers and minor mechanical adjustments between production runs.
• Clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment throughout the day (Autonomous Maintenance).
• Keep the cupper full and maintain continuous line operation.
• Complete required quality checks and production paperwork accurately.
• Report any safety, quality, or operational issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all safety rules, plant guidelines, and attendance requirements.
• Power down equipment and turn in paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to ensure safe and efficient operation

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:

PA Womelsdorf

Job Type:

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title:

Utility

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.

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 Utility is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the molding process, ensuring all equipment functions properly and that products meet quality specifications. This role involves monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining production equipment, performing quality checks, and supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Prepare and inspect molding line and equipment for safe, efficient operation before start-up.
• Verify product specifications against the production schedule.
• Operate and adjust depositor settings to ensure correct weights and material distribution.
• Pump tempered chocolate and center material as needed for machine cooling.
• Monitor product quality (weight, gloss, appearance) and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform changeovers and minor mechanical adjustments between production runs.
• Clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment throughout the day (Autonomous Maintenance).
• Keep the cupper full and maintain continuous line operation.
• Complete required quality checks and production paperwork accurately.
• Report any safety, quality, or operational issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all safety rules, plant guidelines, and attendance requirements.
• Power down equipment and turn in paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to ensure safe and efficient operation

Important Details:

This is a full-time permanent role on 1st Shift, working Monday through Friday from 6AM to 3:15PM, some Saturdays may be mandatory.

About You:

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Ability to keep up with fast-paced conveyor line.
• Mental alertness to identify quality issues.
• Ability to understand and follow standard procedures.
• Ability to follow basic instruction on a computer.

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]