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| Job ID: 14506686 |
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| Job Title: | FSQ Technician I - Nights |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | $24.25 - $24.25 Hourly |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
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!
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!
Job Summary:
The FSQ Technician is responsible for performing necessary laboratory testing to ensure ingredients, product and packaging conform to specifications. FSQ Technician follows written and verbal instructions to determine that quality and efficiency standards are being met. In addition, the FSQ Technician is responsible for the efficiency, safety and quality of laboratory work and for effective communication relative to shift and plant performance.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Assure package integrity and product quality by performing laboratory testing and aseptic package evaluation procedures
Perform laboratory testing such as pH, solids/moisture, sodium, etc
Perform destructive aseptic package testing
Assist with investigations related to product spoilage
Collect and communicate lab data with Quality Supervisor and Operations Shift Leaders
Perform incubation activities according to standard operating procedures
Maintain a clean and organized workstation
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment
Responsible for laboratory equipment calibrations at specified intervals
Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork
Perform microbiology testing including basic plating in clean room environment, stocking lab, shipping samples, retrieving results, and communicating to management as needed
All other duties as assigned
Key Accountabilities:
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
Understand SQF code, FSMA, HACCP, and Food Defense
Awareness of Food Safety and Quality requirements that pertain to the plant and specific role
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to conduct required testing for products prior to processing, after processing and prior to product release
Housekeeping
Cooperates with other shifts and management team for facility housekeeping endeavors
Communication
Ensure teamwork with management and operators occurs during each scheduled shift
Teamwork and Training
Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork among production team members
Personal Development
Continuous learning of the Aseptic batching, sterilization, and filling processes
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Level I Qualifications:
Must learn and perform consistently the above essential duties
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.
Confident with independent work
Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision or escalate appropriately
Good past work history
Good attendance
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to do repetitive work
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times more
Education/ Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years related experience in Food Science/Food Technology or a food or beverage production facility preferred
Travel Requirements:
Potential for travel to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other job-related functions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Approximately; 95% of work is performed in a manufacturing/lab environment. 5% of work may involve being in an office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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.
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
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant's consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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