• Job Description

  Req#: 2316

  About SunOpta

  SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.

  Job Summary:
  Process Operator is responsible for performing duties in the production of food products in a safe, clean work environment. Meet or exceed manufacturing schedules, with quality products while minimizing waste.
  Essential Functions of the Job:
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  Report to Lead person and follow production directions from Lead person
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  Arrange and ensure continuity of production at shift change
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  Monitor the process to ensure that production meets or exceeds the manufacturing schedule while meeting quality requirements and minimizing waste
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  Serve as a source of knowledge and expertise for the production line
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  Trouble shoot and resolve operating difficulties involving equipment and personnel within the area
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  Ensure that all governmental, company, and departmental standards and requirements for safety, quality, and GMP’s are met
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  Maintain records and paperwork related to assigned tasks. Document all incidents and deviations.
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  Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required
  Position Description
  Safety Sensitive Position
  Revised: 1/21/21
  Key Accountabilities:
  Safety
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  Follows all plant safety rules
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  Reports all accidents to the production manager
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  Report any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Production Manager
  Quality:
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  Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
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  Responsible for compliance with the HACCP program
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  Responsible for accurate documentation
  Housekeeping
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  Maintain a clean and organized work area
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  Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors
  Communications
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  As a leader of the production team, assure effective shift communication and teamwork with the other supervisors occurs each scheduled shift
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  Maintains effective communication with members of the support group
  Teamwork and Training
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  Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork among production team members
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  Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team
  Personal Development
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  Continuous improvement of knowledge of the soy base process
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  None
  Minimum Qualifications:
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Position Description
  Safety Sensitive Position
  Revised: 1/21/21
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  Works with minimal amount of supervision
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  Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision
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  Good past work history
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  Good attendance
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  Able to stand for long periods of time
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  Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times more
  Education:
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
  Experience:
  Preferably at least two years’ experience in food manufacturing.
  Knowledge and Skills:

  Featured benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid Family leave
  • Paid maternity leave
  • 401(k) with Match

  • Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
  • Paid Holidays

  • Tuition assistance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

  
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  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED

• About the company

  SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on natural food, indredient sourcing, organic food, and specialty foods. Certified organic food products.

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