Operations Filler Operator I

Operations Filler Operator I Alex Minnesota St Facility, 3915 Minnesota Street, Alexandria, Minnesota, United States of America Req #1895 Friday, October 18, 2024 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 todays 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 companys 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! SunOpta Overview: SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products. 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! Summary: This position is responsible for operating Aseptic Filling machines and machines associated with the fillers, with expertise and precision. They will help lead their department and help maximize efficiency to ensure the quality and efficiency standards are being met through quality packages and limited product loss in their department. Adhere to and advocate all GMP, SOPs, SSOPs, and PPE requirements for the safety of others and oneself. Effectively communicates written and verbal instructions to ensure quality and efficiency standards are being met relevant to shift and plant performance. Fill in for vacations and or cover if other employees are absent. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Will be responsible for training new operators and urged to continue to expand knowledge by assisting in other areas of the plant through cross training. Complete Valve Maintenance Training and assist the Valve Maintenance Team when required. Coordinates, Sets-up, CIPs, Swab Tests, Monitors, and operates Aseptic Filling Machines to maximize the quality of products produced and the efficiency of the department and surrounding areas. Has thorough understanding the flow of the CIP system Maintains a clean and organized working area keeping all supplies and materials stocked and set-up for success when the next shift comes in to relieve you. Performs and trains routine maintenance on all filling machines. This includes but is not limited to: CIP, Shutdown, and Preventative maintenances. Documents work completed by filling out Maintenance Work Order Forms. Relieves other production team members for breaks and absences as required Performs a variety of quality checks (weight checks, machine checks, package integrity checks) to assure standards are met and assists lower level Filler Operators making those adjustments Troubleshoots and resolves complex operating difficulties involving area equipment. Reports problems to supervisor and documents on the 24-hour board. Can start-up, shut-down, and clear jams on all the equipment as it relates to the filling area. This includes but is not limited to DE cappers. Understands the production flow as it relates to filling – process to filling – filling to downline. Accurately prepares and completes all area paperwork with legible handwriting as required by the FDA. Identify all critical control points with a high level of knowledge of their function as it relates to the filling area Understands terminology of the filling equipment, process equipment, and downline equipment that relates to filling. Communicates well with other team members including Processing, Downline, Batch Output & Supervisors on any delays or problems in the filling area that would hinder the flow of production. Works well with the Management team to monitor the operational efficiencies, yields, scrap loss and other key indicators to actively seek ways to improve plant productivity Key Accountabilities: Safety Adheres to all plant safety rules and advocates oneself and co-workers safety Reports all near misses and accidents to the Production Supervisor or HR representative Serves an active role in the plant safety program by attending safety meetings,participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management Quality Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines Follows SOPs and SSOPs (standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures) when making machine adjustments, splicing of packaging materials, and preparation of laminate to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality packages Responsible for compliance with the HACCP, SQF, and Safety programs program Identifies all CCPs (critical control points) with high level understanding of their functions as it relates to the filling department Expertly prepares and maintains all filling area documentation Performs all Package Integrity failure tests including ink and copper testing at a high level Maintenance When Maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assist the Maintenance Technicians in any capacity needed to expedite the repair process. When equipment is in a state of disrepair these items must be reported ASAP to avoid break downs. Housekeeping Maintains a clean and organized work area Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors Communications As a member of the Production team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs each scheduled shift Maintains effective communication with members of the support group When utilizing the Handheld radios employees are expected to be professional and respectful when communicating. Teamwork and Training Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork among production team members Exhibits leadership abilities and works well among co-workers as a team Mentors, Trains, and develops other employees as requested by the management team Personal Development Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process Expand knowledge level beyond filling through cross-training and valve-maintenance. Primarily from processing to filling to downline Achieve the best understanding of the flow of production possible from departments that correlate with your departments that correlate with your departments through-put. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of… For full info follow application link. The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicants consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.