Filler Operator

TreeHouse Foods • Cambridge, MD

13d • $29 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

TreeHouse Foods is hiring a Filler Operator in Cambridge, Maryland. The operator runs, monitors, and troubleshoots aseptic filling equipment, ensuring product quality, accurate fills, and adherence to production schedules. The role performs and documents pre-operational and in-process checks, follows food-safety and manufacturing requirements, and maintains aseptic conditions through cleaning and sterilization processes. It also involves inspecting packaging, coordinating product flow with upstream and downstream teams, maintaining records, reporting issues, keeping the work area clean, supporting equipment maintenance, and assisting with training as needed.

The role is full-time on the third shift, 10:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays based on production needs. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and requires standing, lifting, and bending for extended periods. The stated pay range is $28.79 to $30.92 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to stand, lift, and bend, and to work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or trade school education.
• Previous experience operating aseptic or high-speed food or beverage filling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot aseptic filling equipment to ensure product quality, fill accuracy, and compliance with production schedules.
• Perform and document pre-operational and in-process checks, including sterility verification, seal integrity, and net weights.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements.
• Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment and comply with plant safety protocols.
• Complete production logs, batch records, and quality-check documentation legibly, accurately, and in real time.
• Maintain aseptic conditions through Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-In-Place (SIP) processes, including disassembly and sanitation of critical components.
• Conduct accurate and timely testing related to filler sanitization and sterility.
• Inspect packaging for visual and dimensional quality and ensure products meet defined specifications.
• Coordinate with upstream processing and sterilization teams and downstream palletizing and packaging teams to support smooth product flow.
• Immediately report deviations, downtime, and equipment issues to the Line Leader or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow clean-as-you-go and sanitation protocols during downtime or changeovers.
• Remain at the designated work center until properly relieved and communicate shift handoffs clearly and completely.
• Assist with training new operators and cross-functional team members as needed.
• Support minor preventative maintenance and collaborate with maintenance staff on equipment repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities.
• Inclusive working environment with opportunities to build meaningful work relationships.
• Leaders invested in supporting career growth.
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED