SunOpta Inc.
Job Description
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:
The Process Machine Operator II position is a multifunctional skill set. This may include OperatingBaggers, Evaporator’s, Casers, Wrapping Machines, Mixing and Lead Duties. This person in this position will rotate to all machines.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Understand the production “Sequence of Operation”.
Proficiency in understanding, monitoring and acknowledging machine malfunction alarms and ability to efficiently and effectively manage solutions.
Ability to access machine reports, alarm log, and system monitoring pages from the operator console(s).
Analyze machine error messages, and information in order to diagnose equipment problems and correctly adjust the machine to resolve operational issues.
Monitors machine performance and quickly identify incorrect machine performance and implement first-level troubleshooting to implement corrective measures.
Performs operator-based preventive maintenance on mechanical systems to include disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly.
Assist maintenance technicians in the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance.
Maintain accurate records and logs as required.
Report all material usage, finished goods, labor hours, waste, and downtime using approved reports accurately and on time.
Verify codes, SOP’s and standard work, and provide improvements on documents as needed.
Write corrective actions for out of compliance situations.
Directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
Leads 4 to 11 employees on a production line. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this section.
Manage production line KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), and provide regular progress reports to managers.
Trains employees on production processes and Equipment Operation.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the execution of the work schedule.
Ensures the area is maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion.
Work directly with cross-departmental personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies.
Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment including immediately correcting or reporting safety issues to your supervisor.
Perform quality checks and accurate quality documentation as required.
All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Assist Line Lead and Production Supervisor in managing day to day functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Must have three or more skill sets in the Plant.
Team player
Basic math skills
Detail orientated
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Mechanical and Troubleshooting skills
Food Industry experience and knowledge of GMP.
Able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds above shoulders
Must be able to tolerate standing for long periods of time (8-12) hours.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing experience
Knowledge and Skills:
Candidate must possess exceptional math and mechanical skills/aptitude.
Basic computer skills.
Experience with PC and PLC driven components.
Additional Considerations:
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:
Majority of work is performed standing.
Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs to 50 lbs.
Able to climb and descend staircases multiple times per hour.
An EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
Omak Facility, 1124 5th Avenue E, Omak, Washington, United States of America
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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:
The Process Machine Operator II position is a multifunctional skill set. This may include OperatingBaggers, Evaporator’s, Casers, Wrapping Machines, Mixing and Lead Duties. This person in this position will rotate to all machines.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Understand the production “Sequence of Operation”.
Proficiency in understanding, monitoring and acknowledging machine malfunction alarms and ability to efficiently and effectively manage solutions.
Ability to access machine reports, alarm log, and system monitoring pages from the operator console(s).
Analyze machine error messages, and information in order to diagnose equipment problems and correctly adjust the machine to resolve operational issues.
Monitors machine performance and quickly identify incorrect machine performance and implement first-level troubleshooting to implement corrective measures.
Performs operator-based preventive maintenance on mechanical systems to include disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly.
Assist maintenance technicians in the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance.
Maintain accurate records and logs as required.
Report all material usage, finished goods, labor hours, waste, and downtime using approved reports accurately and on time.
Verify codes, SOP’s and standard work, and provide improvements on documents as needed.
Write corrective actions for out of compliance situations.
Directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
Leads 4 to 11 employees on a production line. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this section.
Manage production line KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), and provide regular progress reports to managers.
Trains employees on production processes and Equipment Operation.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the execution of the work schedule.
Ensures the area is maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion.
Work directly with cross-departmental personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies.
Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment including immediately correcting or reporting safety issues to your supervisor.
Perform quality checks and accurate quality documentation as required.
All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Assist Line Lead and Production Supervisor in managing day to day functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Must have three or more skill sets in the Plant.
Team player
Basic math skills
Detail orientated
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Mechanical and Troubleshooting skills
Food Industry experience and knowledge of GMP.
Able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds above shoulders
Must be able to tolerate standing for long periods of time (8-12) hours.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing experience
Knowledge and Skills:
Candidate must possess exceptional math and mechanical skills/aptitude.
Basic computer skills.
Experience with PC and PLC driven components.
Additional Considerations:
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:
Majority of work is performed standing.
Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs to 50 lbs.
Able to climb and descend staircases multiple times per hour.
An EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
Omak Facility, 1124 5th Avenue E, Omak, Washington, United States of America
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