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Operations Downline Operator I

Allentown, PA · On-site

$25/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Operations Downline Operator I - Team C Pay Rate: $25.00 +2.00 Shift Differential Schedule: 5:30 PM ...

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Operations Downline Operator I

Allentown, PA

$25/hr

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 ...

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Operations Downline Operator I

Allentown, PA · On-site

$25/hr

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 ...

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Operations Downline Operator I

Allentown, PA · On-site

$25/hr

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 ...

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Operations Downline Operator I

Allentown, PA

$25/hr

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 ...

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Operations Downline Operator I

Allentown, PA

$25/hr

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 ...

sunopta

Operations Downline Operator I

Allentown, PA

$25/hr

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 ...

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Operations Downline Operator I (Days)

Modesto, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... The Downline Operator I will be required to: * Operate and learn the operations of the Downline ...

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Operations Downline Operator I (Nights)

Modesto, CA · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... The Downline Operator I will be required to: * Operate and learn the operations of the Downline ...

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Operations Filler Operator I

Allentown, PA · On-site

$29/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Operations Filler Operator I Pay Rate: $29.00 + $2.00 shift differential Schedule: 5:30pm - 6:00am ...

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Filler Operator I

Allentown, PA · On-site

$29/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Operations Filler Operator I - Team B Pay Rate: $29 Schedule: 5:30am - 6:00pm Shift D - 12- hour 2 ...

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Sanitation Specialist (Days)

Alexandria, MN · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Train operators on how to properly clean processing equipment as well as inspect and audit ...

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FSQ Technician I (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$24.70/hr

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands ... Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment

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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 Downline Operator I

Operations Downline Operator I

SunOpta

Allentown, PA • On-site

$25/hr

Other

Posted 13 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 396 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.
Operations Downline Operator I - Team C
Pay Rate: $25.00 +2.00 Shift Differential
Schedule: 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM
Shift D 12-hour shifts 2-2-3 rotating weekends.
FLSA Status (US): Non-Exempt
Reports To: Production Supervisor
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.
Summary:
This position is responsible for all functions relating to operating the palletizing equipment and forklift used to package aseptic beverage finished products as well as cleaning (CIP) and sanitizing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operate all energized and non-energized forklift and palletizing equipment.
  • Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in palletizing robot.
  • Pick and load outbound trucks as per paperwork.
  • Unload and put away inbound trucks.
  • Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manner to support production.
  • Maintain ingredients and material in a First in First Out basis (FIFO).
  • Perform routine maintenance as directed on all forklift and palletizing equipment. Document in written form parts needed to be ordered.
  • Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
  • Maintain clean and organized area around equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
  • Complete inspections of all critical parameters.
  • Must be able to work independently as well as professionally with all other team members.
  • Completes all required paperwork in a neat & professional manner.
  • Proficient and comfortable using a computer.
  • Performs a variety of quality and food safety checks to ensure standards and specifications are met.
  • 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.
  • Must wear all required PPE, such as protective gloves, aprons, face shields and safety glasses.
  • Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job function.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Forklift certification
  • Passing of background and drug screens.
  • Able to keep operating logs and records.
  • Able to read manuals and problem solve.
  • Able to climb off and on forklifts on a regular basis.
  • A desire to succeed and good work ethics are required.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • High energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, comfortable with little or no administrative support.
  • Attention to detail is a must.
  • Team player with a sense of urgency and a self-accountability mentality.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher preferred; or two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Preferably at least one year experience in food manufacturing.
Knowledge and Skills:
Candidate must possess the knowledge and understanding of basic math skills including weight calculations, averages and percentages. Must be able to read and write in English.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Approximately; 100% of work is performed in a manufacturing facility which is not climate controlled and may contain allergens. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb stairs and stand for long periods of time.
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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