Packaging Utility Operator

Employee Type:Full timeLocation:PA LancasterJob Type:Production OperationsJob Posting Title:Packaging Utility Operator About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities 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, 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:Packing Utility Operator Lancaster, PA About Us:TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of more than two dozen 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:Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs.About the Role:This role will require that the selected employee will have demonstrated proficiency in two-(2) Key roles in plant operations. Machine Operator and Lead Packer.Machine Operator:Ensures that production standards are met by operating packing room machines at specified efficiency (speed)Determines upcoming production needs by studying production sheet to anticipate changeovers and assigned products to machines. Uses this information to have correct film, co-dates, stickers, hot stamps, etc. ready for next orderMaintains specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions, and inspecting product for pleats, leakers, holes, registration, and code-dates to keep within specified bag waste limitsEnsures product specifications by completing weight checks on packing linesLimits downtime to specified standardsCompleting machine changeovers in specified time to ensure production standardsResolving production problems by altering process to meet specifications; and communicating with packing room supervisor, lead packers, and master machine operator to resolve issues or obtain maintenance troubleshootingEnsures good manufacturing procedures by following housekeeping standardsPerforms cleaning duties to include floor sweeping, refilling supplies, and cleaning slip-stik and entire work area. Completes sanitation duties on rotating scheduleEnsures efficient and quality production and positive employee relations by complying with all employment policies, rules, regulations, safety procedures, good manufacturing procedures, product protection standards, and actively participating in all training requirementsCompletes production sticker correctly and places on correct skidBecome proficient in SAP entriesWork closely with scheduling, inventory control and operations management to successfully manage orders to completionLead Packer: Read, write, and understand English.
Read and understand production orderEnsure that all requirements of the production order are being fulfilledEnsures that quality standards are met by performing inspections and maintaining set standards of finished product packagingPerforms visual analysis utilizing pre-determined quality standards set for packages, cartons, and finished units, i.e., Registration, clarity and correctness of code date, seal integrity, sticker placement, carton label placement and correctness, tape placement/adhesion, carton placement on skid/slip sheet, appearance of filled unit. Identifies all units not meeting standards and notifies the Team Lead of and quality issuesPerforms a quality check on one-(1) case of each pallet of assigned ordersEnsures all assigned order documentation is recorded correctlyMake case labels as neededEnter correct order information into SAPPlace SAP pallet stickers on all assigned ordersEnsure that assigned packing stations are set up properlyEnsure the correct carton is at the machine for an upcoming orderEnsure the station is properly staffedAll needed equipment and supplies are at the packing stationHelp packers with labeling as neededEnsure good housekeeping is being performedResponsible for communication at shift changeEnsures efficient and quality production and positive employee relations by complying with all employment policies, rules, regulations, safety procedures, good manufacturing procedures, product protection standards and actively participating in all training requirementsAbout You:You'll fit right in if you have:High School, technical school education or equivalentAbility to be organized, multitask, and keep up with multiple fast-paced machinesMechanical ability to run equipment and use small hand toolsBasic math and measuring abilityMental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality issues and safety issues such as lock out/tag outAbility to comprehend written and oral communication and apply commonsense understanding to carry out and follow instructions and standard proceduresAbility to read production orders and machine specificationsAbility to use computers for data entryAbility to work as a team playerAbility to communicate information one-on-one and in small group situationsAbility to keep up with fast-paced conveyor lineAbility to drive forklift and to pass in-company forklift driver training programHigh degree of attention to drive safely required to prevent injury to othersMental alertness to identify quality issuesYour TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click AwayClick on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team 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-accommodations treehousefoods.com
Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away
Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to
www.treehousefoods.com/careers
to let us know you're ready to join our team 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-accommodations treehousefoods.com TreeHouse Use Only: #IND1