Machine Cleaner

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

GA Marietta Job Type:

Production Sanitation Job Posting Title:

Machine Cleaner 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.

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 Machine Cleaner is responsible for the thorough dry cleaning and precise dust control of production machinery and surrounding areas. This role is critical to maintaining high standards of safety (dust explosion prevention) and equipment reliability by ensuring fine tea dust, debris, and product build-up are systematically removed using only approved dry methods (primarily industrial vacuuming, dusting, wiping). Proper and safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks to load/unload trucks for shipment of finished product or the receipt of raw materials and packaging materials for production. You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Dry dust removal; execute daily and scheduled dry cleaning procedures on assigned production equipment and infrastructure using HEPA-filtered or industrial vacuum systems Scheduled Cleaning; Perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks, which involve minor disassembly and reassembly of non-technical components (e.g., removable guards, shields, conveyors, chutes) for internal dust removal Contaminant Removal; Safely and carefully remove and dispose of all loose tea dust, product remnants, scrap, and debris, ensuring all material is contained during the cleaning process Tool Management; Utilize and maintain specialized drycleaning tools, brushes, and industrial vacuum systems in operational condition Cleanliness Audit; Ensure all assigned areas meet strict internal cleanliness standards for dust control and fire prevention Damage Reporting; Proactively inspect equipment during cleaning and immediately report any signs of damage, wear, fluid leaks, loose fasteners, or other abnormalities to the Maintenance Supervisor for work order creation Waste Management; Organize and manage all machine-generated solid waste streams (e.g., recyclable metal, scrap material, discarded tea) to ensure proper disposal Cleaning Logs; Accurately complete and sign off on all scheduled drycleaning checklists/logs upon completion of work

Safety Compliance:

Adhere to all required regulatory and site standards related to LOTO and dust control to ensure the facility is compliant for all safety audits Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):

MANDATORY

- Strictly adhere to all Lockout/Tagout and safety procedures before initiating any cleaning, adjustment, or minor disassembly on equipment. Never clean a machine that is not de-energized and verified safe PPE Usage; Consistently use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, respiratory protection, and steel-toed/composite-toed footwear (if required) Tea Dust Protocol; Strictly follow all established protocols for tea dust control and the correct use of static-dissipative tools and vacuum systems Safe Work Practices; Ensure the work area remains free of slip, trip, and fall hazards (e.g., immediately clean up spilled dry material or other hazards)

Important Details:

This is a full-time permanent role on Third (3rd) shift, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. Overtime may be available, depending on the needs of the business. The anticipated starting wage rate for this position is $21.90 per hour plus $0.60 per hour shift differential. You'll fit right in if you have: A High School diploma or GED. Experience; 1+ years of experience in an industrial cleaning or maintenance support role, preferably in a dry process manufacturing environment Skills; Ability to follow detailed instructions and cleaning checklists. Basic mechanical aptitude for simple disassembly/reassembly Training; Must successfully complete site-specific LOTO, fire safety, and dust control training Job requires daily use of personal protective equipment including company uniforms, hearing and eye protection. Must be able to tolerate noise associated with production equipment and changing weather conditions (heat/cold/humidity) Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours/day Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/stoop/squat/bend for extended periods, and work in a dusty, dry environment 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 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 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Recruitment Fraud Alert We want to ensure your career journey with TreeHouse Foods is safe and secure. Scammers may attempt to impersonate our company by sending fake job offers, interview, and sensitive document requests. If you receive an email claiming to be from us, always verify the sender's email address—it should match our official company domain (@treehousefoods.com) exactly. We will never ask for payment, financial, or personal information and documents as part of our interview process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us directly by visiting the Contact page on our website. Stay vigilant to protect yourself from recruitment scams.

Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations:

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 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.