Process Machine Operator I

SunOpta•Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. This position is responsible for the safe operation of the Processing (Extrusion) Equipment, including but not limited to the following: Mixing & Batching Tank Stations, Drum and Tote Transfer Pumps, Evaporator, Extruder, Cooling Tunnels and Guillotines.

Requirements

Minimum High School
1 years of experience in the food manufacturing environment, specifically processing area(s)
Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve
Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude
Must be available to work weekly rotating shifts: days, afternoons, nights
Must be available to work weekends
Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the shift
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with a team
Competency in performing multiple tasks
Ability to organize and prioritize
Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of processing/extruder manufacturing equipment

Responsibilities

Set-up / disassemble defined Processing (Extrusion) Equipment when required, i.e., Start-up/Shutdown.
Monitor and adjust Processing Equipment to maintain processing variables in accordance with pre-determined production schedule.
Trouble-shoot equipment and processing deficiencies and implement corrective action.
Ensure/ verify correct Batch ingredients are being utilized according to production schedule.
Perform basic QC Checks; Flavour and Colour Checks, record lot numbers and ingredients utilized.
Measure and reduce scrap and rework.
Record and document equipment downtime and throughput.
Record Processing Data utilizing ERP System.
Clean and sanitize primary processing equipment when required.
Transport ingredients and materials throughout plant manually and using powered equipment.
Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
Comply all SunOpta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements.
Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
The backup for this role is an alternate Process Machine Operator.
All other duties as assigned.