Production Worker I

SunOpta Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and sustainable manufacturer is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time production role. This position involves loading and packaging products while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have a keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The role requires standing for long periods and working rotating shifts, including weekends. Join a forward-thinking company committed to creating a healthier and sustainable future of food, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Shift Premiums

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP Matching Program

Paid Time Off

Company Events

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education required.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and package products according to customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Good Verbal and Written Skills

Multi-tasking Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Organize and Prioritize

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Minimum High School
2. Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
3. 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:

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

Additional Considerations:

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

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

1. 100% of the work is performed in a production environment.
2. Must be available to work weekly rotating shifts: days, afternoons, nights.
3. Must be available to work weekends.
4. Must be able to stand/walk for the majority of the shift.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with a team.
7. Competency in performing multiple tasks.
8. Ability to organize and prioritize.
9. Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route).

Benefits:

1. Full-time, Permanent
2. Shift premiums
3. Employee Assistance Program
4. RRSP Matching Program
5. Paid Time Off
6. Company Events

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!

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.