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.
Job Title: Hand Packer I
FLSA Status (US): Non-Exempt
Department: Operations
Reports To: Production Manager
Summary:
In this role, you will be a valuable part of our production team, ensuring our production quotas are met in a timely fashion while observing the highest standards of safety and quality. You are expected to be on time for your assigned shift, able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive, and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Add packaging materials to the carton erector as needed maintaining constant production flow.
Packages materials and products manually into cartons by hand.
Starts, stops, and regulates speed of conveyor and cartoner machine.
Glues, or closes and seals containers.
Packs special arrangements or selections of product.
Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.
Follow procedures as per the SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
Ensure all packaging functions are operating at maximum efficiency
Ensure date code function is operating correctly
Verify production schedule, raw materials, and product specifications
Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical manuals
Follow company GMP's (good manufacturing practices) and all other quality programs as they relate to the production department
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team
Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required
Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized
Strictly adhere to all Safety policies (i.e. Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, etc.)
Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements
Asist with other duties assigned by supervisory staff
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.
Flexible schedule and willingness to work al shifts
Must be available for nights and weekends/occasional overtime
Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals
Basic math, reading, and writing skills
Basic computer skills
Good communication skills
Willingness to comply with all safety guidelines at all times
Physically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, and reaching
Able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
Able to work 8 hour shifts standing
Reliable and punctual
Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Candidate must possess basic math skills. Be detailed orientated with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Travel Requirements:
None
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Majority of work is performed standing. Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs to 50 lbs and be able to climb and descend staircases multiple times per hour.
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