Location: Omak,WA, USA
JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS MIXER I
FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION LINE LEAD
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 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 Summary:
OPERATIONS MIXER I
Essential Functions of the Job:
* Identify potential problems/projects/improvements which will maximize production efficiencies and reduce downtime Accurately complete all assigned reports and/or forms
* Ability to breakdown recipes and convert gallons to pounds and pounds to kilograms with the assistance of a calculator
* Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales
* Ability to operate PLC controlled equipment
* Accurately account for incoming raw materials and record their usage
* Add ingredients to mixing tank and transfer them to the holding tank and then to the evaporator
* Record lot codes for raw materials used for quality assurance
* Follow recipes per SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
* Follow company GMP's (good manufacturing practices) and all other quality programs as they relate to the production department
* Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team
* Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required
* Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized
* Strictly adhere to all Safety policies (i.e. Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, etc.)
* Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements
* Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Minimum 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience:Must possess High school diploma or equivalent.
* Skills:Basic math skills
* Pre-Employment Tests:The candidate with be subjected to pre-employment criminal background Other skill-related tests may be required.
* Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience:Manufacturing experience.
* Skills:Experience with PC and PLC driven components and forklift.
* Language:Bi-Lingual Spanish.
* Systems:LEAN Manufacturing
Knowledge and Skills:
* Oral Communication-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions and provides clear answers.
* Written Communication-Presents numerical data effectively in reports.
* Ethics-Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
* Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; respects diversity.
* Motivation -Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
* Professionalism -Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Additional Considerations:
* Travel Expectation: Very minimal travel may be necessary to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other job-related functions.
* 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:
Edit based on job: (Approximately; 100% of the work is performed in an office environment. 0% of work may involve being in the agricultural or manufacturing environment)
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.