Process Operator I

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