Filler Operator I

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.

About the role

This position is responsible for all functions relating to operating the processing equipment used to package and manufacture aseptic beverage products as well as cleaning (CIP) and sanitizing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all functions related to cleaning (CIP), sterilizing, and operating the aseptic filling equipment and supporting systems, while maximizing the quality of the product and efficiency of the department.
• Monitor and fix faults as well as clear any material jams in equipment.
• Maintain communication within the production team ensuring smooth shift transitions.
• Full ownership of required quality checks to assure standards are met.
• Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized area around equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on all DE machines.
• Support mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
• Monitor raw material and supplies to ensure efficient production.
• Understand the continuous process flow of the aseptic system.
• Accurately prepare and maintain all area paperwork in a neat and professional manner.
• Work independently as well as professionally with other team members.
• Perform a variety of quality and food safety checks to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Communicate to all other facility personnel regarding any delays or problems that would hinder production.
• Follow all employee safety, food safety, and quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for proper shift handoff with incoming/outgoing operators.
• Wear all required PPE, such as protective gloves, aprons, face shields, and safety glasses.
• Demonstrate leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities, and job function.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Forklift certification.
• Passing of background and drug screens.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
• A desire to succeed and good work ethics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, comfortable with little or no administrative support.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player with a sense of urgency and a self-accountability mentality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred; or two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferably at least two years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic math skills including weight calculations, averages, and percentages.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Work Environment

• 100% of work is performed in a manufacturing facility which is not climate controlled and may contain allergens.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb stairs, and stand for long periods of time.

Pay

$29 per hour

Schedule

5:30am - 6:00pm, Shift D - 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule, rotating weekends.

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 insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance