Production Worker I

SunOpta•Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

2d•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.

Requirements

Minimum High School
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude
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

Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for loading unwrapped, primary packaged and secondary packaged products into applicable packaging.
Responsible for building pallets based on customer requirements.
Must be able to count properly and have a keen eye for quality.
Position involves standing for long periods of time, doing repetitive work.
Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements.
Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies.
Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor.
Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
Comply all SunOpta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements
Responsible for ensuring the work area is clean and organized.
All other duties as assigned.