Operations Mixer I Second Shift

JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS MIXER I FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION LINE LEAD SunOpta Overview: SunOpta Inc.
is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries.
SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.
SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food! Job Summary: OPERATIONS MIXER I Essential Functions of the Job: • Identify potential problems/projects/improvements which will maximize production efficiencies and reduce downtime Accurately complete all assigned reports and/or forms • Ability to breakdown recipes and convert gallons to pounds and pounds to kilograms with the assistance of a calculator • Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales • Ability to operate PLC controlled equipment • Accurately account for incoming raw materials and record their usage • Add ingredients to mixing tank and transfer them to the holding tank and then to the evaporator • Record lot codes for raw materials used for quality assurance • Follow recipes per SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) • Follow company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices) and all other quality programs as they relate to the production department • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team • Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required • Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized • Strictly adhere to all Safety policies (i.
e.
Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, etc.
) • Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements • Other duties as assigned 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.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience: Must possess High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills: Basic math skills • Pre-Employment Tests: The candidate with be subjected to pre-employment criminal background Other skill-related tests may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: • Experience: Manufacturing experience.
• Skills: Experience with PC and PLC driven components and forklift.
• Language: Bi-Lingual Spanish.
• Systems: LEAN Manufacturing Knowledge and Skills: • Oral Communication–Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions and provides clear answers.
• Written Communication–Presents numerical data effectively in reports.
• Ethics–Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support–Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; respects diversity.
• Motivation –Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
•Professionalism –Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Additional Considerations: • Travel Expectation: Very minimal travel may be necessary to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other job-related functions.
• This position will be at the Plant in Omak, WA.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: Edit based on job: (Approximately; 100% of the work is performed in an office environment.
0% of work may involve being in the agricultural or manufacturing environment) Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.