Process Machine Operator I 3rd shift

SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN®, Dream®, and West Life™. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.


SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!


Job Title: Process Machine Operator I
FLSA Status (US): Non-Exempt
Department: Operations
Reports To: Production Manager

Summary:
The Process Machine Operator I (Evaporator Operator) is responsible for ensuring that assigned equipment/machine center is fully operable during assigned shift. Maintain all equipment in an effort to minimize downtime.He/ She are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, accurately and clearly completing all quality and production paperwork as required, and actively participating in the operation and maintenance of equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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 identifys incorrect machine performance and implement 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.
• 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 quality documentation as required.
• Follow recipes per SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Able to participate in team assignments.
• Able to identify deficiencies within area of responsibility and take or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Able to set up and changeover equipment independently in an efficient and effective manner.
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Able to explain and demonstrate job tasks to all internal and external visitors.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required
• Strictly adhere to all Safety policies (i.e. Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, etc.)
• Able to obtain forklift and chemical certification
• Other duties as assigned.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assist’s Line Lead in managing day to day function’s in the Kitchen area.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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
• Basic computer skills


Education:
High School Diploma/GED

Experience:
Manufacturing experi