Aseptic Mixer I

SunOpta•Allentown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mixer I is responsible for mixing or blending a variety of raw ingredients to produce high quality, plant-based products. These tasks include ingredient verification, coordination, equipment setup and shutdown, equipment sanitization, and continuous testing and monitoring of both the product and the equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, throughout the shift, up to (12) hours.
You must be able to lift to a maximum of fifty pounds.
Must be able to push/pull pallet jacks and lifts with heavy loads.
Understands and follows procedures for all allergens and how to prevent cross contamination.
Must adhere to all GMP's and Safety Procedures established by Management.
Ability to assess a situation and make quick, accurate decisions that will aid in production.
Must have good personal hygiene.
Must have basic math skills including weight calculations, averages, and percentage calculation methods.
Mechanical and troubleshooting skills - learn to perform and be involved with routine maintenance.
Able to work (12) hour shifts, as well as any overtime that may be scheduled when additional coverage is needed.
Works with minimal amount of supervision.
Must be able to accurately scan raw ingredients.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to read and write in English.
Ability to use critical thinking to plan and solve problems independently.
Must possess the knowledge and understanding of basic math skills including weight calculations, averages and percentages.

Nice To Haves

Become familiar with SunOpta 360.

Responsibilities

Ability to independently run the mixing area, with little supervision.
Understand how to coordinate raw materials and verify in comparison with batch sheet.
Ability to set up and shut down equipment and understand the entire flow of process of mixing.
Know the basic flow of production and mixing area terminology.
Accurately scan ingredients and materials to proper batch locations within Oracle.
Promptly communicate any delays or problems following batch sheets to Lead.
Monitor the mixing operation ensuring ingredients are correct through the staging and mixing process of the product.
Identify all mixing area critical control points with the understanding of their function.
Accurately prepare and complete all documentation, including quality checks, sanitation checklists, and batch sheets.
Ability to understand the importance of our quality standards, minimize scrap, and maximize production output.
All other duties as assigned.