Operations Material Handler I (Days)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Oracle production tools and wireless handheld RF scanners to generate labels, place them on pallets, and account for inventory.
• Scans bar codes to ensure accuracy and legibility of codes.
• Places finished product pallets in the warehouse, processing all necessary moves including immediate transactions for the final locations.
• Communicates to all other facility personnel regarding any delays or problems that hinder production.
• Maintains communications within production team ensuring smooth shift transitions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
• Supports mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
• Maintains ingredients and material on a First in First Out basis (FIFO).
• Relieves other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
• Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 - 5 years of Forklift Driving experience.
• Knowledge of procedures for all allergens and how to prevent cross contamination.
• Ability to run all processors, CIPs, and monitor all surge tanks.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues associated with the processors and related equipment.
• Ability to assess a situation and make quick and accurate decisions that will aid in production.
• Adherence to all GMP's and Safety Procedures established by Management.
• Understanding of terminology related to the process and surge equipment.
• Ability to stand and work for long periods of time (12) hours and lift a minimum 30-50 pounds frequently and push/pull pallet jacks and lifts with heavy loads.
• Computer and basic math skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Ability to run all processors, CIPs, and monitor all surge tanks.
• Understands procedures for all allergens and how to prevent cross contamination.
• Ability to perform maintenance on valves, surge tanks, and processors.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues associated with the processors and related equipment.
• Ability to assess a situation and make quick and accurate decisions that will aid in production.

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

Pay

$21.00/hour

Schedule

Day (B) shift on a 2-2-3 pattern; 6 am to 6:30 pm