Operations Mixer I First 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.