Production Maintenance Technician I

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 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 Duties and Responsibilities:Wears PPE and adheres to all Food Safety requirementsStrictly adheres to all Safety requirements and maintains safety training recordsMaintain a clean and safe working environmentEnsure safety in the workplace by eliminating unsafe conditionsPerforms planned corrective and unplanned maintenance on specified equipmentAbility to read and understand Maintenance Manuals for proper repair and careCapable of effectively supporting more senior mechanics in complex repairs or servicesProtect Company assets by the direct intervention of any condition resulting in the abuse of equipment or buildingsGeneral computer skillsEnters time parts and follow ups into CMMS SystemRemain current on all Alchemy Food Safety and Package Integrity Training as directedSkilled in the use of and possession of hand and power toolsExecutes the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance SupervisorInspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standardsMaintains communication (oral and written) within the maintenance team to ensure smooth shift transitionsOther duties as assigned or requiredKey Accountabilities:Technical ability general understanding of manufacturing equipment and processesMethodological approach to problem solvingAccountability Record >80% of labor into CMMS SystemMotivation Eagerness to learn Aseptic Filling PrinciplesPlanning/Organizing Enter daily activities into CMMS System generates work orders and effectively executes work assigned to him/her in a timely mannerProfessionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner treats others with respect and consideration accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitmentsQuality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure qualityDevelopment Willingness to learn CMMS processAdaptability- 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 eventsDependability- 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 planInitiative- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when neededInnovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving workSafetyFollow all facility human and food safety policies including proper use of all near misses and accidents to the production :Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelinesFollow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to conduct required testing for products prior to processing after processing and prior to product comply and support the HACCP a clean and organized work all areas of the plant with general with other shifts and the management team in the housekeeping a member of the FSQ team ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs on each scheduled effective communication with members of the support Communicate and and TrainingPromotes and contributes to the development of a strong among co-workers as a DevelopmentContinuously improve your knowledge of the aseptic filling Responsibilities: Qualifications:High School Diploma or Equivalent.A self-starter capable of working in a team-based Qualifications:Aseptic processing and high-speed form/fill/seal packaging and Skills:Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental to work with mathematical concepts such as addition subtraction multiplication and to apply concepts such as fractions to solve practical problems and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule of business and manufacturing Considerations:Location: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Modesto : SunOpta currently has an opportunity on Night Shift 6pm to 6:30 am on a 2-2-3 : Some flexibility may be needed on Rate: $36.75/hourThere is a $2.00/hour shift differential for working the 12-hour night shift on the 2-2-3 : This will be a Night Shift 6:00 pm - 6:30 am on a 2-2-3 Environment: This position will be in a production / manufacturing Demands: This role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.