Process Operator Job in Richmond Hill Recruiting by TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

**Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** ON Richmond Hill **Job Type:** Production Operations **Job Posting Title:** Process 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 yourteam through our employee recognition programs **Job Description:** **About Protenergy Natural Foods:** Protenergy Natural Foods Corp. is a rapidly growing and profitable mid-size company specializing in the manufacturing of aseptically packaged natural food and beverage products.

Founded in 2004 by industry veterans who recognized an opportunity to bring innovative technologies to the food production industry, the company has a strong track record of growth. Our parent company, Treehouse Foods of Oak Brook, Illinois, is a food manufacturer servicing primarily the retail grocery and food service distribution channels, and is one of the largest private label food manufacturers in the United States.

**Our Environment:** Protenergy Natural Foods maintains a 24 hour 7 days per week continental shift rotational environment. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7am to 7:30pm (days) or 7:00pm to 7:30am (nights).

We maintain a 2-3 rotation, where in fourteen calendar days you will work a total of seven where every other weekend is a long weekend **Shift** : Night **Position Summary:** The Process Operator is responsible for overseeing the processing of aseptic filling between the batching, pre-weighing and filling stages. This role will be responsible for operating and ensuring appropriate cleaning and sanitizing of all process equipment and associated work area.

The Process Operator will also assist in maintaining and documenting critical process parameters. **Key Responsibilities:** + Apply strong knowledge of the aseptic process (batching, sterilization and filling) + Driven to maximize safety, quality and efficiencies in their direct area of responsibility.

+ Minimize downtime by proactively informing Team Leader or maintenance on any impending downtime or equipment issues. + Monitor process temperatures and pressures and make minor adjustments to process parameters to ensure product quality and meet FDA/CFIA guidelines.

+ Operate HMI’s and read thermal and other process charts / graphs. + Complete documentation associated with PLC’s and control graphs in a timely manner.

+ Thoroughly test equipment and ensure teardowns of pipes, valves and controls are in accordance with preventative maintenance program. + Perform conductivity tests and be able to tear down and wash all processing equipment.

+ Apply strong comprehension of the filler log and process parameters in order to complete all appropriate documentation in an accurate and timely manner. + You will have the authority to stop the line at any time if any product does not meet process or quality specifications, after due consultation with the Team Leader.

+ Maintain responsibility for HACCP documentation. + Be able to operate a forklift or hand jack + Other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Requirements:** + High School Diploma + 2-3 years manufacturing experience + Must be able to read and understand all process charts and critical parameters. + Ensure that all processes follow set food safety standards + Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills + Knowledge of good manufacturing practices + Quick thinking and responsive to surroundings, requirements, and domains + Good written and oral skills + Self-motivated team player and able to work unsupervised + Must work in a safe manner at all times + Able to run high speed liquid processing equipment which requires PLC controls and computer skills **Working at Protenergy:** At Protenergy, we pride ourselves on our clean and friendly work environment.

We offer competitive wages and career advancement opportunities. Protenergy also offer a comprehensive RRSP program and group benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, long term disability benefits, life insurance benefits and employee assistance program after completion of an eligibility period.

_Protenergy Natural Foods Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

_ **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! TreeHouse Use Only: #IND1 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.

Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada.

Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products. Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats.

TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D.

Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 35 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Disability Assistance TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.

com . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.

**To all recruitment agencies:** TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s).

TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. EEO Considerations: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.