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SunOpta

Operations Lead (Nights)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... As well as all functions relating to operating the production equipment used to manufacture food ...

SunOpta

Operations Material Handler I (Nights)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Production team, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs ...

SunOpta

Operations Material Handler I (Nights)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Production team, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs ...

SunOpta

Maintenance Planner

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$41.60/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... The planner works closely with cross functional teams including production, and supports ...

SunOpta

Sanitation Specialist (Days)

Alexandria, MN · On-site

$30.25/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... The Sanitation Specialist will work with all operators, production leads, and production ...

SunOpta

Fabrication Technician

Alexandria, MN · On-site

$38.75/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Production team, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs ...

SunOpta

Aseptic Mixer I

Allentown, PA · On-site

$29/hr

Follow SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and SSOP's (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures ... Continuous improvement of knowledge of the production areas. * Become familiar with SunOpta 360.

SunOpta

Operations Material Handler I

Allentown, PA · On-site

$25/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Production Supervisor Summary: This position is responsible for all functions relating to operating ...

SunOpta

Material Handler I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$21/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product. * Pull and ...

SunOpta

Material Handler I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product. * Pull and ...

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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.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

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.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

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.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

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.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Is it stressful to work at SunOpta?

Most people feel stressed out here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta enjoy their jobs?

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.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

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.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.
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Operations Lead (Nights)

Operations Lead (Nights)

SunOpta

Midlothian, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

SunOpta rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

125th of 397 rated food and drinks producers

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:
The Operations Lead will be required to providing support to the leadership team and employees at the site. Performs fill-in duties that will assist the team in the production of aseptically packaged products in a safe, clean work environment. As well as all functions relating to operating the production equipment used to manufacture food products.
Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job function.
  • Serve as a source of technical knowledge and expertise for the production line.
  • Assists in the development of standard operating procedures, trains employees and project development.
  • Performs all jobs in the area as necessary to cover breaks, PTO, and training.
  • Assume the responsibilities of shift supervisor in his/her absence.
  • Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in equipment.
  • Conducts required quality checks to assure standards are met.
  • Maintain clean and organized area around equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operating difficulties involving area equipment.
  • Perform routine and corrective maintenance on all machines.
  • Support mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
  • Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork.
  • Proficient and comfortable using a computer.
  • Performs a variety of quality and food safety checks to ensure standards and specifications are met.
  • Prepare, distribute, and maintain records and paperwork related to assigned tasks.
  • Audit quality, safety, and other processes.
  • Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and roles are correctly organized, defined, documented, and communicated to all employees.
  • Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, train employees and project development.
  • Communicate to all other facility personnel regarding any delays or problems that would hinder production.
  • Must follow all employee safety, food safety and quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Responsible for proper shift handoff with incoming/outgoing operators.
  • Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Key Accountabilities:
Safety
  • Adheres to all plant safety rules.
  • Reports all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor and or HR representative.
  • Serves an active role the plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management.

Quality:
  • Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.
  • Follows SOP's and SSOP's (standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures) when making processing adjustments, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality liquid-based products.
  • Responsible for compliance with GMP's, HACCP and SQF programs.
  • Identifies all critical control points (CCP) understanding their functions it relates to the process.
  • Accurately prepares and maintains processing area documentation. Writing legibly and completely filling out all documents. Operators name must be signed on each document used.

Maintenance:
  • When Maintenance is occurring in your work area, it is the expectation to assist the Maintenance Technicians in any capacity needed to expedite the repair process.
  • When equipment is in a state of disrepair these items must be reported ASAP to avoid break downs.

Housekeeping:
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area!
  • Assists all areas of the plant with general housekeeping.
  • Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors.

Communications:
  • As a member of the Production team, ensures effective shift communication and teamwork with other operators occurs each scheduled shift.
  • Maintains effective communication with members of the support group.
  • When utilizing the Handheld radios employees are expected to be professional and respectful when communicating.

Teamwork and Training:
  • Promotes and contributes to the development of a strong team.
  • Works well among co-workers as a team.
  • Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.

Personal Development:
  • Continuously improve your knowledge of the Aseptic Filling process.
  • Become familiar with SunOpta 360.
  • Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Fill in as needed in the absence of the shift supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Two to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or higher.
  • Experience in Food manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of business, computers and math.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Works with minimal amount of supervision.
  • Able to evaluate a situation, attention-to-detail, and ability to make decisions independently.
  • A desire to succeed and good work ethics are required.
  • Excellent oral and written skills.
  • High-energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, comfortable with little or no administrative support.
  • Team player with a sense of urgency and a self-accountability mentality.
  • Flexibility to cover other shifts and weekends, as needed.
  • Understands procedures for all allergens and how to prevent cross contamination.
  • Must be able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues associated with the processors and related equipment.
  • Ability to assess a situation and make quick and accurate decisions that will aid in production.
  • Must adhere to all GMP's and Safety Procedures established by Management.
  • Understand terminology related to the process and surge equipment.
  • Must be able to stand and work for long periods of time (12) hours and lift a minimum 30-50 pounds frequently and push/pull pallet jacks and lifts with heavy loads.

Additional Considerations:
  • Location: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX.
  • Shift: This will be a night shift position (D-Shift) on a 2-2-3 pattern; 6 pm to 6:30 am.
  • Pay Rate: $32.20/hour.
  • Shift Differential: $2.00/hour shift differential offered for working 12-hour night shift on 2-2-3 pattern.
  • Work Environment: The majority of this role will be in a food manufacturing environment.

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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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