Process Operator I

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.


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 demonstrateour most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solving abilities, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!


Job Summary:


Tanker Bay Process Operator I isresponsible for operatingall Tanker Bay room equipment to meet Safety, Quality, and Production policies and standards. The operator will perform all room functions including Production and CIPpipe changes, transferhook ups, department cleaning (MSS), Operator Cares, and production logs (data sheets). The operator will use good timemanagement to determine appropriate trailerswaps, break timing, and materials prep keepingthe room operational to meet production schedule needs. Conducts effective communication relevant to shift and plant performance.


Essential Functions of the Job:

Pull and prepare product for Staging using FIFO/FEFO, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is used in an efficient manner that meets production standards

Monitors and understand OEE and yield for improvements (operational KPIs)

Ensure all product ingredients are accurately labeled and free of damage, reporting any quality variances

Keep appropriate recordsand reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained.


Assistin physical inventories and proper stock rotation

Conducts required quality checks to ensurestandards are met.

Maintain clean and organized area around equipment.

Maintains communications within the plant ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.

Operate and be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehiclesincluding Forklifts and MEWP.


Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.

Pack, wraps, stickers, and returns in oracle to proper locations.

Support technicians in appropriate maintenanceactivities.

Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required.

Accurately prepares and maintainsall area paperwork.

Accurately prepares and maintainsall area forums and data sheets in Redzone
Participatein chats and huddles in redzone.

Complies withGood manufacturing practices(GMPs) and Master sanitation(MSS).

Maintains overall area housekeeping, and facility SQF efforts.

Perform all other duties as assigned.


Key Accountabilities:

Safety

Familiarizeswith SDS (Safety Data Sheets), and location.


Adheres to all plant safety rules

Reportsnear misses and accidents in Redzone. Also, to the production supervisor and or HR representative

Serves an active role the plant safety programs, by Participatingin monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management


Quality:

Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.

Follows SOP’sto make machine adjustments

Follows SOP’son truck inspection for loading and unloading

FollowsSOP’sfor use of equipment for accurateproduct testing.

Follows SSOPs accurately for effective CIP/COPs

Ability to accurately titrate chemistry for verification of chemical strength

Responsible for compliance with the HACCP & SQF program

Must adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)

Responsible for accuratedocumentation

Maintenance

When Maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assistthe Maintenance Technicians in any capacityneeded to expeditethe repair process.

When equipment is in a state of disrepairthese items must be reported ASAP to avoid breakdowns.


Housekeeping

Maintain a clean and organized work area


Assistsall areas of the plant with general housekeeping

Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors


Communications

As a member of the Production team, ensureseffective