Production Worker I

Production Worker I

• Join an inclusive and progressive company - named in Star Tribute's 2023 Top Workplaces!
• Get rewarded with a competitive hourly wage of $18.00.
• Help us bring well-being to life by providing the world with better nutrition! 

About SunOpta Inc.

SunOpta is a leading company specializing in the sourcing, processing, and production of organic, natural, and non-GMO plant- and fruit-based food and beverage products. We are focused on sustainability and specialize in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

Our mission:

• To deliver organic, healthy, and sustainable food solutions that improve lives. 
• To maintain the purity of our products and be the market leader in organic integrity.
• To be the leader in our fast-moving industry, with better execution than our competitors.
• To develop and retain great employees – great companies are made of great people.

For more information about us, please visit our website.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Responsible for loading unwrapped, primary packaged and secondary packaged products into applicable packaging.
• Responsible for building pallets based on customer requirements.
• Must be able to count properly and have a keen eye for quality.
• Position involves standing for long periods of time, doing repetitive work.
• Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements.
• Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies.
• Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• Comply all SunOpta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements
• Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum High School
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude

Additional Considerations:

• The location for this role is St. Davids, Ontario

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• 100% of the work is performed in a production environment
• Must be available to work weekly rotating shifts: days, afternoons, nights
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the shift
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with a team
• Competency in performing multiple tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)

About the Benefits

As a valuable member of our team, you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate of $18.00.

Other benefits include:

• Premium pay for night shifts
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Voluntary RRSP matching program
• Two "You" days - birthday and work anniversary paid day off
• Paid vacation starting from day one
• Optional Stock purchase plan
• Flexible schedules
• 24 hrs of paid time off for volunteering
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs
• Lots of opportunities for growth
• Regular company-wide socials, community events, and employee appreciation events! 

Upon joining SunOpta, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and close-knit team that takes pride in a job well done while having fun along the way. 

If you believe you have the motivation and tenacity to contribute to our goals of well-being, apply now!

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