Operations Downline Operator

Alex Minnesota St Facility, Alexandria, Minnesota, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expired Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Sun Opta Overview:

Sun Opta (Nasdaq:

STKL) (TSX:

SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, Sun Opta 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, food service and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, Sun Opta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, and West Life.

For more information, visit Sun Opta and Linked In.

Sun Opta 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!

Job Summary:

Downline Operator I is responsible for the operations of the Downline Packaging equipment including:
Cap Applicator, Cardboard Case Packer, Accumulators, and learn basic functionality of the coders. Ensure efficient operation of distribution equipment and support maintenance activities on a consistent basis. Follow written and verbal instructions to ensure quality and efficiency standards are being met. Assume responsibility for safety, quality and effective communication relevant to shift and plant performance. Fill in for vacations and cover if other employees are absent.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in equipment
• Conducts required quality checks to assure standards are met
• Maintains a clean and organized area
• Maintains communications within the production team ensuring smooth shift transitions
• Troubleshoots and resolves basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment
• Assists maintenance technicians on routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Supports mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities
• Monitors WIP material and supplies to ensure efficient production
• Basic understanding of Oracle systems accurately scanning material being consumed
• Relieves other production team members for breaks and absences as required
• Accurately prepares and maintains all area codes and paperwork
• Sets up oncoming shifts for success leaving area clean, organized and stocked.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety:

• Adheres to all plant safety rules
• Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and/or HR representative
• Participates in monthly safety inspections and reports potential safety hazards to the safety committee or management team

Quality:

• Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
• Follows SOPs and SSOPs when performing machine adjustments to ensure high-quality packages
• Responsible for compliance with the GMPs, HACCP and SQF programs
• Accurately prepares and maintains downline area documentation

Maintenance:

• Assists maintenance technicians as needed
• Reports equipment in disrepair to avoid breakdowns
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Cooperates with other shifts and management in housekeeping endeavors

Communications:

• Ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators
• Maintains effective communication with members of the support group
• Utilizes handheld radios professionally and respectfully

Teamwork and Training:

• Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team
• Works well among co-workers as a team
• Assists in coaching and training employees as requested by management

Personal Development:

• Continuously improves knowledge of the downline area
• Becomes familiar with Sun Opta 360
• Completes and adheres to the annual alchemy schedule

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…