SunOpta
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 Aseptic Filler I - Day Shift (Basic Knowledge - 90 Days). This role's responsibilities include: Operations of the Aseptic filling machines and associated machines; Ensuring the quality and efficiency standards are being met through reduced scrap loss and yield improvements; Assuming responsibility for the filling area efficiencies, safety, quality following all GMP and PPE requirements; Effectively communicates verbal and written information relevant to the position at the site; Filling in for vacations and/or cover if other employees are absent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates, sets up, CIPs, swab tests, monitors, and operates Aseptic filling machines to maximize product quality and departmental efficiency.
Maintains a clean and organized working area, keeping all supplies and materials stocked and set up for the next shift.
Assists with routine maintenance on all filling machines, communicating with Maintenance and Management.
Relieves other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
Performs a variety of quality checks (weight checks, machine checks, sterility checks, package integrity checks) to assure standards are met.
Troubleshoots and resolves basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
Accurately prepares and completes all area paperwork with legible handwriting as required by the FDA.
Works with Management team to monitor operational efficiencies, yields, scrap loss, and other key indicators to actively seek ways to improve plant productivity.
Work area must always be kept audit ready.
Wears PPE when required.
All other duties, as assigned.
Key Accountabilities Safety
Adheres to all plant safety rules.
Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and/or HR representative.
Serves an active role in plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management.
Quality
Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.
Follows SOPs and SSOPs when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid-based products.
Responsible for compliance with the GMPs, HACCP and SQF programs.
Identifies all critical control points, understanding their functions as it relates to the filling process.
Maintenance
When maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assist the Maintenance Technicians in any capacity needed to expedite the repair process.
When equipment is in a state of disrepair, these items must be reported ASAP to avoid breakdowns.
Housekeeping
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping.
Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in the housekeeping endeavors.
Communications
As a member of the Production team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs at each scheduled shift.
Maintains effective communication with members of the support group.
When utilizing the handheld radios, employees are expected to be professional and respectful when communicating.
Teamwork and Training
Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team.
Works well among co-workers as a team.
Assists in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.
Personal Development
Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process.
Become familiar with SunOpta 360.
Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Basic math skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of business, computer and math.
Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge and Skills
The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment, set priorities to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and make decisions under pressure.
Must be able to stand 12 hours for long periods of time and lift up to 30 pounds frequently and push/pull pallet jacks and lifts with heavy loads frequently.
Must be able to go up and down stairways in a timely manner repeatedly throughout the shift.
Must be able to keep a good attendance record.
Must have accurate and detailed record keeping and legible handwriting.
Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues.
Understands all procedures with all allergens.
Must follow all GMP's and Safety Procedures established by Management.
Ability to access a situation and make quick and accurate decisions that will aid in production.
Must be able to work around major allergens.
Must be able to climb/walk steps frequently.
Additional Considerations
Location: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX.
Shift: This position will be on a Day Shift 2-2-3 pattern; 6 am to 6:30 pm.
Availability: Some flexibility may be needed on occasion.
Work Environment: This position will be in a production / manufacturing environment.
Physical Demands: This role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
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Job Summary Aseptic Filler I - Day Shift (Basic Knowledge - 90 Days). This role's responsibilities include: Operations of the Aseptic filling machines and associated machines; Ensuring the quality and efficiency standards are being met through reduced scrap loss and yield improvements; Assuming responsibility for the filling area efficiencies, safety, quality following all GMP and PPE requirements; Effectively communicates verbal and written information relevant to the position at the site; Filling in for vacations and/or cover if other employees are absent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates, sets up, CIPs, swab tests, monitors, and operates Aseptic filling machines to maximize product quality and departmental efficiency.
Maintains a clean and organized working area, keeping all supplies and materials stocked and set up for the next shift.
Assists with routine maintenance on all filling machines, communicating with Maintenance and Management.
Relieves other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
Performs a variety of quality checks (weight checks, machine checks, sterility checks, package integrity checks) to assure standards are met.
Troubleshoots and resolves basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
Accurately prepares and completes all area paperwork with legible handwriting as required by the FDA.
Works with Management team to monitor operational efficiencies, yields, scrap loss, and other key indicators to actively seek ways to improve plant productivity.
Work area must always be kept audit ready.
Wears PPE when required.
All other duties, as assigned.
Key Accountabilities Safety
Adheres to all plant safety rules.
Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and/or HR representative.
Serves an active role in plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management.
Quality
Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.
Follows SOPs and SSOPs when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid-based products.
Responsible for compliance with the GMPs, HACCP and SQF programs.
Identifies all critical control points, understanding their functions as it relates to the filling process.
Maintenance
When maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assist the Maintenance Technicians in any capacity needed to expedite the repair process.
When equipment is in a state of disrepair, these items must be reported ASAP to avoid breakdowns.
Housekeeping
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping.
Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in the housekeeping endeavors.
Communications
As a member of the Production team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs at each scheduled shift.
Maintains effective communication with members of the support group.
When utilizing the handheld radios, employees are expected to be professional and respectful when communicating.
Teamwork and Training
Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team.
Works well among co-workers as a team.
Assists in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.
Personal Development
Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process.
Become familiar with SunOpta 360.
Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Basic math skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of business, computer and math.
Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge and Skills
The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment, set priorities to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and make decisions under pressure.
Must be able to stand 12 hours for long periods of time and lift up to 30 pounds frequently and push/pull pallet jacks and lifts with heavy loads frequently.
Must be able to go up and down stairways in a timely manner repeatedly throughout the shift.
Must be able to keep a good attendance record.
Must have accurate and detailed record keeping and legible handwriting.
Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues.
Understands all procedures with all allergens.
Must follow all GMP's and Safety Procedures established by Management.
Ability to access a situation and make quick and accurate decisions that will aid in production.
Must be able to work around major allergens.
Must be able to climb/walk steps frequently.
Additional Considerations
Location: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX.
Shift: This position will be on a Day Shift 2-2-3 pattern; 6 am to 6:30 pm.
Availability: Some flexibility may be needed on occasion.
Work Environment: This position will be in a production / manufacturing environment.
Physical Demands: This role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
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