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Aseptic Mixer I

SunOpta
United States, Pennsylvania, Allentown
Feb 20, 2025

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!

Aseptic Mixer I

Pay Rate: $27.40 plus $2.00 shift differential
Schedule: 5:30pm - 6:00am
Shift: Team C 12- hour - 2-2-3, rotating weekends

FLSA Status: (US): Non-Exempt

Reports To: Charles Conklin

Summary:

This position is responsible for all functions relating to operating the processing equipment used to package and manufacture aseptic beverage products as well as cleaning (CIP) and sanitizing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



  • Coordinate all functions related to cleaning (CIP), sterilizing, and operating the aseptic filling equipment and supporting systems, while maximizing the quality of the product and efficiency of the department.
  • Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in equipment.
  • Maintains communication within production team ensuring smooth shift transitions.
  • Full ownership of required quality checks to assure standards are met.
  • 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.
  • Perform routine maintenance on all DE machines.
  • Support mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
  • Monitor raw material and supplies to ensure efficient production.
  • Understand the continuous process flow of the aseptic system.
  • Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork in a neat and professional manner.
  • Must be able to work independently as well as professionally with other team members.
  • 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 shield and safety glasses.
  • Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job function.
  • All other duties, as assigned.


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.



  • Forklift certification.
  • Passing of background and drug screens.
  • Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
  • Strong desire to succeed and good work ethic.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • High energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, comfortable with little or no administrative support.
  • Attention to detail is a must.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED

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