General Labor / Production

TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches and dedicated customer service.

This Position requires general knowledge of all jobs within the operating area. The General Laborer / production / sanitation fills in for employees who are on vacation, breaks or otherwise need assistance/ General Labor positions may be transferred to different positions and any shift based on company needs.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general labor tasks which include the following:
• Ability to run several of the manufacturing processing machines and/or perform several of the various jobs in the manufacturing operating area.
• Must perform change-over duties without assistance and in a timely manner.
• Serves as relief worker in production area during absences, vacations and extended production schedules which include Saturday shifts as needed.
• Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products.
• Ability and willingness to perform sanitation positions at any time including mechanical teardown of equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements:

• Must wear all required personal protection equipment associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by leadership personnel.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment and follow all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, and all others as instructed.
• Perform plant housekeeping duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, company policies and procedures.
• Inform Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

Food Safety:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Validation on position or machine will be required after initial training and every 6 months.
• Must be able to drive a forklift and be willing to obtain a forklift certification.
• Must be dependable, reliable and able to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, as well as basic math calculations.
• Must be able to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work on all lines and perform all positions, including changeovers.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays, as determined by business needs.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Must be able to read and comprehend labels, ingredients, schedules and other required documents.
• Must be able to hear with protection around manufacturing equipment/forklifts
• Mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform the following: standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Good hand/eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
• Must be able to work in variable temperature environment.