Production Operator I

Opta Group; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Opta Group is seeking a Production Operator I to perform blending and packaging of finished products at our Alabama facility. You will report to the Plant Manager and support daily production goals.

Responsibilities include weighing, loading materials, QA sampling, recording production data, and operating forklifts and loaders. The role requires teamwork and the ability to work independently in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or related experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Wheel loader operating experience.
• Skid Steer loader operating experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Previous experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, blend, and package materials.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished goods.
• Sample raw materials for quality assurance.
• Submit daily production records.
• Operate a forklift.
• Operate a wheel loader.
• Operate a skid steer loader.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with all safety and operating procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of plant components and mobile equipment.
• Other duties, as assigned by Management.

Skills

Production experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Wheel loader

Skid steer loader

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Operator I will report directly to the Plant Manager or their designee and is responsible for performing a variety of production tasks including blending and packaging of various finished products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weigh, blend, and package materials in bags, supersacks, and shipping bins
• Load and unload raw materials and finished goods
• Sample raw materials for quality assurance
• Submit daily production records
• Operate a forklift
• Operate a wheel loader
• Operate a compact track loader/skid steer
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Comply with all safety and operating procedures
• Assist with maintenance of plant components and mobile equipment
• Other duties, as assigned by Management

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or related experience and /or training
• Forklift experience
• Wheel loader operating experience
• Skid Steer loader operating experience
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Previous experience in production /manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently