Packaging Machine Operator I

About SunOpta
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 Packaging Equipment including but not limited to the following: Horizontal Wrapper, Vertical Form and Fill, Cartoners, Pallet Wrappers, Guillotine and Tumbling Drum.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Set up, adjust and operate production packaging equipment according to the production schedule.
- Trouble shoot equipment deficiencies and assist with corrective action.
- Ensure proper packaging materials are being utilized according to production schedule.
- Measure and reduce scrap and rework.
- Perform basic Quality Control functions, i.e. Carton and Case code verification.
- Record and document equipment downtime, line efficiency and throughput.
- Clean and sanitize primary packaging equipment when required.
- Transport finished goods throughout plant manually and or using powered equipment.
- 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.
- Responsible for ensuring the work area is clean and organized.
- Comply all SunOpta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements.
- All other duties as assigned.
- The backup for this role is an alternate Package Machine Operator.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Minimum High School
- 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Strong knowledge of packaging (manufacturing) equipment

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem-solve
- Experience with Oracle preferred
- Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude

**Additional Considerations**:

- The location for this role is St. Davids, Ontario

**Work Environment/Physical Demands**:

- 100% of the work is performed in a production environment
- Must be available to work weekly rotating (12 hr) shifts: days, 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 mínimal supervision or with a team
- Competency in performing multiple tasks
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)

Full-time, Permanent
Shift premiums

**Benefits**:
Employee Assistance Program
RRSP Matching Program
Paid Time Off
**SunOpta Overview**:
**SunOpta (Nasdaq**: STKL) (TSX: SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN®, Dream®, and West Life. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.
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
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.
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