Laborer

PTA Plastics; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

PTA Plastics in Kentucky is seeking a Temp Labor production technician to support the extra magnesium production. You will be involved in setup, blending, and packaging of dry chemical powders and ensuring all blending tools and equipment are properly maintained, within a safety-forward environment.

Role requires weighing ingredients, operating forklift equipment, unloading and loading materials, and completing daily paperwork.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting a plus.
• Capable of working in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Make mixes daily as required by specification (weigh and dump ingredients).
• Packaging material in bags, jumbo sacks, vessels or bulk tankers.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Sample products that are produced for quality checks.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Assist maintenance department when required.
• Operate Forklift Truck and/or Yard Truck (moving trailers).
• Unload raw materials and load finished goods.
• Operate control panel.
• Handle hazardous materials safely.
• Must know how to safely operate all equipment used in the production area.
• General cleanup of production facility.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Other duties, as assigned, by Operations Director, Plant Manager and/or Shift Leader, to assist with business needs.

Skills

Forklift experience

Lifting up to 50lbs

Production/manufacturing experience

Team and independent work

Job description

Position Summary To assist with the extra Mg production required from the tariffs. Temp Labor

The purpose of this position is the setup, blending, and packaging of dry chemical powders and making sure all blending tools and equipment are maintained accordingly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make mixes daily as required by specification (weigh and dump ingredients).
• Packaging material in bags, jumbo sacks, vessels or bulk tankers.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Sample products that are produced for quality checks.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Assist maintenance department when required.
• Operate Forklift Truck and/or Yard Truck (moving trailers).
• Unload raw materials and load finished goods.
• Operate control panel.
• Handle hazardous materials safely.
• Must know how to safely operate all equipment used in the production area.
• General cleanup of production facility.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Other duties, as assigned, by Operations Director, Plant Manager and/or Shift Leader, to assist with business needs.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous forklift experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting a plus.
• Capable of working in a team and independently.