Operations Material Handler I

2 weeks ago

Allentown, United States SunOpta Full time

**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.

Operations Material Handler I - Team C
**Pay Rate**: $23.25 Plus $$2.00 shift differential.
**Schedule**: 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM
Shift C 12-hour shifts 2-2-3 rotating weekends.
**FLSA Status (US)**: Non-Exempt
**Reports To**: Julian Raimondo

**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: Passon, 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 all functions relating to operating the palletizing equipment and forklift used to package aseptic beverage finished products as well as cleaning (CIP) and sanitizing.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Operate all energized and non-energized forklift and palletizing equipment.
- Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in palletizing robot.
- Pick and load outbound trucks as per paperwork.
- Unload and put away inbound trucks.
- Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manner to support production.
- Maintain ingredients and material in a First in First Out basis (FIFO).
- Perform routine maintenance as directed on all forklift and palletizing equipment. Document in written form parts needed to be ordered.
- Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
- Maintain clean and organized area around equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
- Complete inspections of all critical parameters.
- Must be able to work independently as well as professionally with all other team members.
- Completes all required paperwork in a neat & professional manner.
- Proficient and comfortable using a computer.
- Performs a variety of quality and food safety checks to ensure standards and specifications are met.
- Communicate to all other facility personnel regarding any delays or problems that would hinder production.
- Must follow all employee safety, food safety and quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Responsible for proper shift handoff with incoming/outgoing operators.
- Must wear all required PPE, such as protective gloves, aprons, face shields and safety glasses.
- Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job function.
- All other duties as assigned.

**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.
- Forklift certification
- Passing of background and drug screens.
- Able to keep operating logs and records.
- Able to read manuals and problem solve.
- Able to climb off and on forklifts on a regular basis.
- A desire to succeed and good work ethics are required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- High energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, comfortable with little or no administrative support.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Team player with a sense of urgency and a self-accountability mentality.

**Education**:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher preferred; or two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Experience**:
Preferably at least one year experience in food manufacturing.

**Knowledge and Skills**:
**Work Environment/Physical Demands**:
Approximately; 100% of work is performed in a manufacturing facility which is not climate controlled and may contain allergens. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb stairs and stand for long periods of time.
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

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