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Material Handler I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manor to ... operating logs/records. Additional Considerations: * Location: This position will be at the SunOpta ...

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FSQ Technician I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$24.70/hr

Assure package integrity and product quality by performing laboratory testing and aseptic package ... Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment

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FSQ Technician I (Nights)

Midlothian, TX

$24.70/hr

Assure package integrity and product quality by performing laboratory testing and aseptic package ... Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment

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Material Handler I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$21/hr

Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manor to ... operating logs/records. Additional Considerations: * Location: This position will be at the SunOpta ...

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Production Supervisor (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Achieves budgeted targets for raw material yield, labor, and packaging materials usage for shift.

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CI Manager

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$88K - $118K/yr

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 ...

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FSQ Technician I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$24.70/hr

Assure package integrity and product quality by performing laboratory testing and aseptic package ... Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment

SunOpta

Operations Material Handler I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Operator will perform all tasks involving the delivery of raw materials, palletizing, documentation ... Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manor to ...

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Regional FSQ Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

SunOpta is seeking a Regional FSQ Manager for the SunOpta Corporate team. The Regional FSQ Manager is responsible for managing, developing, and ensuring the plant FSQ and Sanitation Managers are ...

SunOpta

Senior Plant Engineer

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Oversees installation, modifications, quality control testing, operating procedure, and inspection ...

SunOpta

Production Manager

Omak, WA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Achieves budgeted targets for raw material yield, labor, and packaging materials usage across all ...

SunOpta

Operations Material Handler I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Operator will perform all tasks involving the delivery of raw materials, palletizing, documentation ... Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manor to ...

SunOpta Inc.

Regional FSQ Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

Job Summary SunOpta is seeking a Regional FSQ Manager for the SunOpta Corporate team. The Regional FSQ Manager is responsible for managing, developing, and ensuring the plant FSQ and Sanitation ...

SunOpta

CI Manager

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

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 ...

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Senior Plant Engineer

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$85K - $116K/yr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Oversees installation, modifications, quality control testing, operating procedure, and inspection ...

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Do workers at SunOpta get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
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Does SunOpta pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers at SunOpta worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

Do SunOpta workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at SunOpta?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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Do SunOpta managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
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Do jobs at SunOpta spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at SunOpta?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
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Is it stressful to work at SunOpta?

Most people feel stressed here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
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Most people don’t enjoy their job.
80% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Do people get enough training when they start at SunOpta?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
67% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people get support to advance at SunOpta?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people think SunOpta’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how SunOpta is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Material Handler I (Days)

Midlothian, TX • On-site

SunOpta
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$15.75 - $19/hr

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SunOpta rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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.
Job Summary:
Material Handler is responsible for operating all energized and non-energized Forklift and Palletizing equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Floor Scrubber, Palletizing Robot and shrink wrap machines. They will ensure efficient operation of equipment as well as maintaining all paperwork accurately. Follow written and verbal instructions to ensure quality and efficiency standards are being met. Assume responsibility for safety, quality, and effective communication relevant to shift and plant performance.
Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.
  • Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number/type of product is loaded and shipped per load sheets in an efficient manner, meeting customer service standards.
  • Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
  • Operate and be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
  • Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
  • Ensure inbound/outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage, reporting and quality variances.
  • Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained.
  • Assist in physical inventories and proper stock rotation.
  • Maintain all forklift inspection prior to shift with accurate documentation.
  • Conducts required quality checks to assure standards are met.
  • Maintain clean and organized area around equipment.
  • Maintains communications within production team ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
  • Pick and load outbound trucks as per paperwork.
  • Unload and put away inbound trucks.
  • Support mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
  • Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manor to support production.
  • Maintain ingredients and material in a First Expired First Out basis (FEFO).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
  • Collaborating with internal departments to locate missing packages, fix incorrect deliveries and replace damaged products.
  • Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
  • Assisting with training of newly employed workers.
  • Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork.
  • Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • All other duties, as assigned.
Key Accountabilities:
Safety
  • Follows all plant safety rules.
  • Reports all accidents to the production supervisor.
  • Serves an active role in the plant safety program by attending safety meetings, participating in monthly safety inspections, and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Production Supervisor.
Quality:
  • Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.
  • Follows SOP's to make machine adjustments.
  • Follows SOP's on truck inspection for loading and unloading.
  • Responsible for compliance with the HACCP & SQF program.
  • Must adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
  • Responsible for accurate documentation.
Housekeeping
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors.
  • Perform all warehouse Sanitation process with documentation.
Communications
  • As a member of the Materials team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs each scheduled shift.
  • Maintains effective communication with members of the support group.
  • Maintain communication with shift supervisor as well as Materials Manager.
Teamwork and Training
  • Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork among materials team members.
  • Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.
Personal Development
  • Continuous improvement of knowledge of batch output and all other areas in the plant.
  • Continuous improvement of knowledge of other company warehouses.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • 2 years distribution experience.
  • Ability to operate a forklift, with a minimum of 3 or more years of experience.
  • RF Scanner experience.
  • Experience with 100+ SKUs in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years' experience in a food grade facility.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Ability to solve practical problems.
  • Ability to interpret instructions in various formats (written, oral, schedules, diagrams).
  • Ability to get along well with others, good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to keep operating logs/records.
Additional Considerations:
  • Location: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX - Challenger Warehouse.
  • Shift: This will be a Day Shift position, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. Some flexibility may be needed on occasion.
  • Pay Rate: $21.00/hour.
  • Physical Demands: May occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. May also stand for extended periods of time.
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.
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