Operations Assistant

Opta Group LLC.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Glass Operations Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in the production process. This position involves a variety of tasks, from packaging products to ensuring quality standards are met. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and RRSP matching, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the manufacturing sector. If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a leading supplier in the industry, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP Match

On Demand Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a production setting is essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with glass operations and packaging tasks.
• Monitor quality and maintain production records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Experience in production/manufacturing

Teamwork and independent work

Basic math skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00 AM

ABOUT OPTA

From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers. Opta's purpose is to be the leading supplier of performance solutions for metallurgical, value-added glass, and specialty chemical applications. We strive to be the leading provider of innovative steelmaking reagents, slag conditioners, and metal remediation materials consumed in the North American and European markets. We aim to be the market leader in steelmaking products through an unwavering focus on supporting our customers’ needs. We measure our success by our presence in a majority of steel mills throughout the world. Our vision is to expand our geographic reach and broaden into adjacent industries such as aluminum, copper, concrete, and glass.

OPTA CORE VALUES

Accountability and Integrity in everything we do

• PEOPLE: We will invest in our people by promoting Diversity and Inclusion for the success of our organization.
• CUSTOMERS: Committed to our customers to deliver Consistent Quality products, Solutions, and Service.
• SAFETY: Providing employees a Safe environment in which to thrive.
• INNOVATION: Deliver outstanding performance through Continuous Improvement and Creativity.
• SUSTAINABILITY: Enhancing Sustainability by respecting and protecting the Environment in the communities where we live and work.

*Please note currently this opportunity requires availability to work 2:00 - 10:30PM.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Glass Operations Assistant will report directly to the Glass Operations Supervisor and is responsible for performing a variety of production and quality tasks to assist with glass operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packaging 1000 kg bulk bags of products via bulk bag loading system (legacy and glass section).
• Packaging 25 kg bags of bulk products via saddle to pallet.
• Maintaining warehouses in clean and organized order.
• Reports any inconsistencies.
• Monitor quality and record general production information.
• Work in compliance with company safety, environmental and operating procedures.
• Cleaning of the entire plant as required (glass plus legacy sections).
• Work at heights using fall protection.
• Maintain production at peak performance.
• Be well versed and follow SOPs for all production operations.
• Sample and analyze finished product per quality procedures.
• Record and confirm daily production.
• Shift work may be required.
• Report any non-conformities to management.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
• Maintain written quality records.
• Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with management.
• Effectively handle small tools.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
• Other duties as required when directed by plant management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Capable of working in a team and independently.
• Capable of following a production plan while working independently.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have both verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand, walk and climb; have mobility of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of maneuvering heavy items.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Opta offers a diverse compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

• Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability.
• RRSP Match.
• On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet).

We thank everyone for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Opta Inc., an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.