Full-Time

Plant Utilities Mechanic

Updated on 7/21/2026

TreeHouse Foods

TreeHouse Foods

1,001-5,000 employees

Private label food manufacturer and co-packer

Compensation Overview

$31.05 - $46.06/hr

Easton, MD, USA

In Person

On-site in Maryland; night shift 5pm-5am with continental rotating schedule.

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (2)
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Requirements
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate production demands, shift coverage, PM(s), and project completions. This role will work 3 months on days, 3 months on nights in a rotation of the department.
  • Candidate would be required to meet or exceed the requirements of a 1st Class Mechanic.
  • Has the ability to train others on all of the above.
  • Has the ability to assist Production Mechanics on troubleshooting and repairs of Production Equipment as associated with the Utilities chilled water systems, hot water system, steam, compressed air, wastewater, and ammonia refrigeration systems.
  • Candidate must have full knowledge and ability to work within the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
  • Knowledge of PC (personal computer) and PLC (programmable logic controller) based master refrigeration control systems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements.
  • Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job.
  • Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety.
  • Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Level 1 or Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) Certification is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.
  • Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 3 or Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 1 is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
  • Perform the tasks of Operation, Maintenance, Repair, and Preventative Maintenance of Plant Utilities (HVAC, steam, water, air, ammonia refrigeration, and wastewater).
  • Maintain the operation of this equipment by documenting/reviewing critical readings and test results to identify and correct potential issues that could create downtime.
  • Assisting other departments where needed as directed by management (Supervisors, and Dept. Managers)
  • Maintenance and repairs of ALL Plant Utilities equipment, and assist wherever needed regardless of dept. boundaries (production or production/building maintenance)
  • Ensure the daily logs, PM(s), and CWO(s) from all plant utilities mechanics are being filled out properly before being submitted to the Maintenance Coordinator.
  • Document any issues that require follow-up repairs/replacement and submit to the Maintenance Coordinator or Maintenance Manager to generate work orders or add to PM(s)
  • Working knowledge of plant utilities and their uses within the Aseptic and Retort Packaging manufacturing process
  • Ability to work from manuals and prints.
  • Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
Desired Qualifications
  • None

TreeHouse Foods produces store-brand foods and beverages for North American retailers, foodservice distributors, and co-packers. Its products span snacks, sauces, cereals, beverages, broths, refrigerated and shelf-stable items, made across many plants and distributed through a widespread network. The company grows by acquiring other private-label producers and integrating them to offer a broad, cost-efficient private-label catalog. Its goal is to help retailers compete on price and quality by supplying private-label products with scalable, reliable supply chains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Investindustrial's $2.9B all-cash acquisition in February 2026 secured $22.50 per share
  • Harris Tea acquisition in January 2025 delivers immediate private-label tea leadership
  • $1B term loan in July 2026 reprices debt and cuts borrowing costs

What critics are saying

  • South Beloit WARN Act lawsuit from 168 layoffs exposes $2M–$5M back pay liability
  • Listeria class action from 2024 frozen waffle recall erodes snacking brand trust
  • Post-acquisition cost cuts triggered 80 Chicago and 48 New Hampton layoffs reducing capacity

What makes TreeHouse Foods unique

  • TreeHouse is the largest US private-label food and beverage manufacturer
  • Company serves retail grocery, foodservice, and co-packing clients with tailored solutions
  • Operates 26 production facilities across North America with efficient large-scale manufacturing

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Benefits

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Strauss Borrelli PLLC
Feb 17th, 2026
TreeHouse Foods (South Beloit) WARN Act Investigation

TreeHouse Foods (South Beloit) WARN Act investigation. Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading class action law firm, is investigating TreeHouse Foods Inc regarding its recent potential mass layoff in South Beloit, Illinois. The WARN Act is a federal law that requires certain employers to notify their employees, in writing, at least 60 days before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect. As a result, we believe TreeHouse Foods Inc employees may be entitled to sixty days of severance pay and benefits. What happened? On February 13, 2026, TreeHouse Foods Inc notified the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity of its decision to conduct a mass layoff at its facility in South Beloit, Illinois. The federal law, known as, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, requires covered employers to provide 60 days' prior written notice to employees, their representatives, and certain government parties in the event of a mass layoff or plant closing. We are investigating whether TreeHouse Foods Inc failed to provide at least 60 days' notice before laying off 168 employees and therefore violated the WARN Act. About The WARN Act: The WARN Act is a federal law passed in 1988 by Congress that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide a 60-day notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. This notice gives workers and their families time to prepare for job loss, seek new employment, and pursue training or retraining opportunities. The WARN Act aims to reduce the impact of sudden job loss on workers and communities by ensuring they have sufficient time to transition. Generally, employees must receive a WARN Act notice if they are laid off or if their hours are cut by 50% or more in any six-month period because of a plant closing or mass layoff. It is possible that a temporary layoff may still violate the WARN Act if it ends up lasting longer than six months. Employers who do not follow the WARN Act rules, either by giving notice too late or providing unclear notices, may have to pay employees back pay and benefits for the time they were in violation. If you or someone you know were laid off from TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc dba TreeHouse Foods Inc in South Beloit, Illinois, we would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. Please fill out the form below or contact us at 872.263.1100 or [email protected] About treehouse Foods Inc: TreeHouse Foods Inc, headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a leading private brand snacking and beverage manufacturer in North America. It operates a network of approximately 26 production facilities across the United States and Canada.[1, 2] If you or someone you know were laid off from TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc dba TreeHouse Foods Inc in South Beloit, Illinois: We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. Please fill out the form below or contact us at 872.263.1100 or [email protected]. Contact Us Learn about your legal rights The WARN Act is a federal law passed in 1988 by Congress that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide a 60-day notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. This notice gives workers and their families time to prepare for job loss, seek new employment, and pursue training or retraining opportunities. The WARN Act aims to reduce the impact of sudden job loss on workers and communities by ensuring they have sufficient time to transition. Generally, employees must receive a WARN Act notice if they are laid off or if their hours are cut by 50% or more in any six-month period because of a plant closing or mass layoff. It is possible that a temporary layoff may still violate the WARN Act if it ends up lasting longer than six months. Employers who do not follow the WARN Act rules, either by giving notice too late or providing unclear notices, may have to pay employees back pay and benefits for the time they were in violation. February 24, 2026 February 23, 2026 Featured blog posts. October 23, 2024 October 21, 2024 October 11, 2024 March 11, 2024 December 1, 2024 October 25, 2024 October 23, 2024 October 21, 2024 October 11, 2024 March 11, 2024 December 1, 2024 October 25, 2024 October 23, 2024 October 21, 2024 October 11, 2024 March 11, 2024

TreeHouse Foods
Nov 11th, 2025
TreeHouse Foods and Investindustrial Announce Definitive Acquisition Agreement for a Total Enterprise Value of $2.9 Billion

TreeHouse Foods Shareholders to Receive $22.50 Per Share in Cash and One Contingent Value Right Per Share TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS, "TreeHouse Foods" or "the Company") and Industrial FB Investments III Inc. ("Investindustrial"), an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VIII SCSp, part of a leading European group of independently managed investment, holding, and advisory companies, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which TreeHouse Foods will be acquired by Investindustrial in an all-cash transaction for a total Enterprise Value of $2.9 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, TreeHouse Foods shareholders will receive $22.50 per share in cash for each share of common stock owned at closing, and one non-transferable Contingent Value Right ("CVR") per common share. The CVR generally will provide a holder with an opportunity to receive certain net proceeds, if any are recovered, from certain ongoing litigation

MarketScreener
Nov 10th, 2025
TreeHouse Foods Acquired for $2.9B

TreeHouse Foods will be acquired by Investindustrial for a total enterprise value of $2.9 billion. Shareholders will receive $22.50 per share in cash and one Contingent Value Right per share. The deal, approved by TreeHouse's board, is expected to close in Q1 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Upon completion, TreeHouse will become a private company. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition.

FreightWaves
Aug 21st, 2025
Mass layoffs hit freight-related firms, over 3,000 jobs cut

TreeHouse Foods, 80 layoffs TreeHouse Foods will close its Chicago facility and cut 80 jobs by Oct. 31 as part of a reorganization.

TreeHouse Foods
Aug 1st, 2025
TreeHouse Foods Completes Acquisition of Harris Tea

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Harris Tea for approximately $205 million. "The acquisition of Harris Tea is a good use of our balance sheet strength, bringing a fast-growing, margin-accretive business into TreeHouse Foods, and giving us an immediate leadership position in private label tea," said TreeHouse Foods Chairman, CEO and President Steve Oakland. "Harris Tea's capabilities in tea sourcing, blending and packing, as well as its scale, industry expertise, and customer relationships, fit our strategy well." TreeHouse Foods funded the acquisition of Harris Tea primarily with cash on hand and expects the acquisition to be accretive to revenue and profitability in 2025. As previously disclosed, the purchase price equals roughly 8.5x trailing-twelve-month adjusted EBITDA, or 6.5x net of synergies and the net present value of future tax benefits. TreeHouse Foods is reiterating its 2024 full-year guidance, including the expectation