Aseptic Mixer I (Days)

SunOpta•Midlothian, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aseptic Mixer I mixes non-dairy liquid products using written batch records through Oracle and verbal instructions. The role is responsible for operating the mixing area safely and efficiently, meeting product quality standards, reducing scrap loss, and supporting yield improvements. The position follows GMP, PPE, HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP requirements and maintains complete, legible documentation as required by the FDA. The mixer coordinates, sets up, cleans in place (CIPs), swab tests, monitors, and operates mixing equipment; checks ingredients through staging and mixing; performs quality checks and sampling; receives tankers; and directs batched product transfers to storage vessels. The role also troubleshoots equipment, assists with routine maintenance, communicates production issues and delays, and supports coworkers during breaks, absences, and vacations. It contributes to plant safety, housekeeping, shift communication, teamwork, and ongoing training and development. This position is based at the SunOpta plant in Midlothian, Texas, in a production/manufacturing environment. The schedule is a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on a 2-2-3 pattern, with some flexibility sometimes needed. Pay is $25.80 per hour. The role requires working 12-hour shifts, standing for extended periods, lifting, and repeatedly using stairways. Supervisory responsibilities: none.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Able to stand for 12-hour shifts and for long periods.
Able to lift 30–50 pounds frequently; the role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Able to push and pull pallet jacks and lifts with heavy loads.
Able to repeatedly go up and down stairways during a shift.
Maintain a good attendance record and be able to work a 12-hour shift.
Maintain accurate, detailed records and write legibly.
Able to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues.
Understand allergen procedures and how to prevent cross-contamination.
Adhere to management-established GMP and safety procedures.
Able to assess situations and make quick, accurate decisions that support production.
Maintain good personal hygiene.
Able to learn and participate in routine equipment maintenance; mechanical and troubleshooting skills are required.
Able to inventory raw ingredients.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer and math skills.
Ability to work well in a team-based environment.
Ability to set priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, set up, clean in place, swab test, monitor, and operate the mixing area according to batch records for a variety of non-dairy products.
Maximize product quality and department efficiency while reducing scrap loss and improving yields.
Assist with routine maintenance on mixing equipment, including valves, O-rings, homogenizer packings and oil, and gaskets; complete maintenance work orders accurately.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment, and start up and shut down mixing-area equipment.
Understand mixing-area flow processes, equipment terminology, and critical control points and their functions.
Prepare and complete area paperwork accurately, legibly, and completely, including signing each document used.
Work with management to monitor operational efficiencies, yields, scrap loss, and other indicators, and identify ways to improve plant productivity.
Communicate delays or problems that may hinder product flow to the warehouse, process operator, and supervisor.
Monitor ingredient staging and mixing to ensure the correct ingredients are used.
Receive tankers, perform quality checks, take samples for the quality department, and direct transfer of batched product to storage vessels.
Follow plant safety rules, report near misses and accidents, participate in safety inspections, and report potential hazards.
Follow Quality Assurance System guidelines, SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and SQF programs.
Assist Maintenance Technicians when repairs occur in the work area and promptly report equipment in disrepair.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist with general plant housekeeping.
Maintain effective shift communication and teamwork with production operators and support groups; communicate professionally over handheld radios.
Contribute to team development and assist with coaching and training employees as requested by management.
Continuously improve knowledge of the aseptic filling process, become familiar with SunOpta 360, and complete and adhere to the Annual Alchemy Schedule.
Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences, and fill in for vacations or employee absences as needed.
Wear required personal protective equipment and perform other duties as assigned.