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:
Report to Lead person and follow production directions from Lead person
Arrange and ensure continuity of production at shift change
Monitor the process to ensure that production meets or exceeds the manufacturing schedule while meeting quality requirements and minimizing waste
Serve as a source of knowledge and expertise for the production line
Trouble shoot and resolve operating difficulties involving equipment and personnel within the area
Ensure that all governmental, company, and departmental standards and requirements for safety, quality, and GMP’s are met
Maintain records and paperwork related to assigned tasks. Document all incidents and deviations.
Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required
Position Description
Safety Sensitive Position
Revised: 1/21/21
Key Accountabilities:
Safety
Follows all plant safety rules
Reports all accidents to the production manager
Report any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Production Manager
Quality:
Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
Responsible for compliance with the HACCP program
Responsible for accurate documentation
Housekeeping
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors
Communications
As a leader of the production team, assure effective shift communication and teamwork with the other supervisors occurs each scheduled shift
Maintains effective communication with members of the support group
Teamwork and Training
Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork among production team members
Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team
Personal Development
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
Works with minimal amount of supervision
Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision
Good past work history
Good attendance
Able to stand for long periods of time
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
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
Hiring Min Rate
25.25 USD
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