Production Maintenance Technician I

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.

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: (Basic Knowledge – 90 Days)

Production Maintenance Technician I is available for a qualified individual with proven maintenance skills. Responsibilities include efficient preventative maintenance and repair of food manufacturing and packaging equipment, including Aseptic Fillers, Cappers, Packer and/or High Temperature Processing (HTP) equipment. Can execute Preventative, Corrective and Break down Work Orders under direction of a Level II III, Lead or Supervisor. Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Wears PPE and adheres to all Food Safety requirements
• Strictly adheres to all Safety requirements and maintains safety training records
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Ensure safety in the workplace by eliminating unsafe conditions
• Performs planned, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on specified equipment
• Ability to read and understand Maintenance Manuals for proper repair and care
• Capable of effectively supporting more senior mechanics in complex repairs or services
• Protect Company assets by the direct intervention of any condition resulting in the abuse of equipment or buildings
• General computer skills
• Enters time, parts and follow ups into CMMS System
• Remain current on all Alchemy, Food Safety and Package Integrity Training as directed
• Skilled in the use of, and possession of, hand and power tools
• Executes the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards
• Maintains communication (oral and written) within the maintenance team to ensure smooth shift transitions
• Other duties as assigned or required

Key Accountabilities:

• Technical ability – general understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Methodological approach to problem solving
• Accountability – Record >80% of labor into CMMS System
• Motivation – Eagerness to learn Aseptic Filling Principles
• Planning/Organizing – Enter daily activities into CMMS System, generates work orders and effectively executes work assigned to him/her in a timely manner
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner, treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Development – Willingness to learn CMMS process
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Dependability- Follow instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work

Safety

• Follow all facility human and food safety policies including proper use of PPE.
• Report all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor.

Quality:

• Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to conduct required testing for products prior to processing, after processing and prior to product release.
• Must comply and support the HACCP program.

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 the housekeeping endeavor.

Communications

• As a member of the FSQ team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs on each scheduled shift.
• Maintains effective communication with members of the support group.
• Communicate, Communicate, and Communicate.

Teamwork and Training

• Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team.
• Works among co-workers as a team.
• Personal Development
• Continuously improve your knowledge of the aseptic filling area.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A self-starter capable of working in a team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aseptic processing and high-speed form/fill/seal packaging experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of business and manufacturing software.

Additional Considerations:

• Location : This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Modesto, CA.
• Shift : SunOpta currently has an opportunity on Night Shift, 6pm to 6:30 am on a 2-2-3 pattern.
• Availability : Some flexibility may be needed on occasion.
• Pay Rate : $36.75/hour
  • There is a $2.00/hour shift differential for working the 12-hour night shift on the 2-2-3 pattern.
  • Shift: This will be a Night Shift, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am, on a 2-2-3 pattern.
• Work Environment : This position will be in a production / manufacturing environment.
• Physical Demands : This role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Family leave
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with Match
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

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 for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED