1st shift Operations Mixer I
SunOpta Companies, Inc.
Omak, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.25–$21.26 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Beverages, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Process Quality, Production Schedule, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Pumps, Retail, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Specimen Collection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supply Chain, Sustainability, Time Management, Willing to Travel, eCommerce
LOCATION
Omak, WA
POSTED
15 days ago
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.
Summary: The Operations Mixer I is responsible for executing approved mixing and batching operations in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. This role supports daily production by measuring, weighing, and blending ingredients according to approved recipes and SOPs while maintaining strict compliance with GMPs, food safety, quality, and safety requirements. The Mixer I operates under direction and builds foundational skills in batching accuracy, equipment operation, and sanitation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute approved recipes and batch sheets in accordance with SOPs and production schedules
Weigh, measure, and stage raw materials to ensure conformance to specifications
Convert measurements (gallons to pounds, pounds to kilograms) using a calculator as required
Operate mixers, pumps, valves, and PLC-controlled equipment to start, stop, and monitor blending processes
Monitor equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation
Accurately record raw material usage, batch data, and lot codes on batch sheets and in the Oracle inventory system with verification
Collect samples and perform required in-process quality checks per SOP
Assemble, disassemble, clean, and sanitize mixing equipment according to sanitation and food safety procedures
Maintain clean, organized, and food-safe work areas
Follow all GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and safety policies, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout, and machine guarding
Communicate batching issues, material shortages, or equipment concerns to the Line Lead or Supervisor
Work collaboratively with Operations Mixer II to support daily kitchen schedules
Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisory staff
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
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.
Team player
Basic math skills
Detail orientated
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Mechanical and Troubleshooting skills
Food Industry experience and knowledge of GMP.
Able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds above shoulders
Must be able to tolerate standing for long periods of time (8-12) hours.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Basic computer skills
Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Candidate must possess basic math skills. Be detailed orientated with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Travel Requirements:
None
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Majority of work is performed standing. Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs to 50 lbs and be able to climb and descend staircases multiple times per hour.
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
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant's consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
About the Company
S