Operations Downline Operator

Midlothian Facility, 4126 Power Way, Midlothian, Texas, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

About Sun Opta

Sun Opta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and food service providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, Sun Opta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, food service, and e-commerce channels across North America.

Job Summary:

The Downline Operator I will be required to:

• Operate and learn the operations of the Downline Packaging equipment including Cap Applicator, Cardboard Case Packer, Accumulators, and learn basic functionality of the coders.
• Ensure efficient operation of distribution equipment and support maintenance activities on a consistent basis.
• 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.
• Fills in for vacations and or covers if other employees are absent.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Complies with Good manufacturing practices.
• 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.
• Maintains communications within production team ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
• Assist with maintenance techs on routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
• Monitor WIP material and supplies to ensure efficient production.
• Basic understanding of Oracle systems accurately scanning material being consumed.
• Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
• Accurately prepares and maintains all area codes and paperwork.
• Set up oncoming shifts for success leaving area clean, organized, and stocked.
• 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.

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.
• 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 Sun Opta 360.
• Completes and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of math and computers.
• Ability to work effectively in a…