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 , , and . For more information, visit and .
Job Summary:
Troubleshoots and maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems in Midlothian.
Essential Functions of the Job:
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 the 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 SOP's and SSOP's (standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures) when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid-based products.
*Responsible for compliance with GMP's, HACCP and SQF programs
*Identifies all critical control points (CCP) understanding their functions it relates to the process.
*Accurately prepares and maintains processing area documentation. Writing legibly and completely filling out all documents. Operators name must be signed on each document used.
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 break downs.
Housekeeping:
*Maintain a clean and organized work area
*Assists all 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, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs 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.
*Assist 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
Additional Considerations:
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