Production Operator I

Opta Group LLC.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PTA Plastics is seeking a production operator to set up, blend, and package dry chemical powders. The role includes maintaining blending tools, operating control panels, and supporting maintenance activities on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include weighing ingredients, packaging, quality sampling, and ensuring a clean, safe workspace. Forklift operation and quick adaptation to changing schedules may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience/training.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Production/manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Punctual and dependable; overtime may be required.
• Schedule may change with short notice due to customer demand.
• Frequently works with gloves and eye protection.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Cooperative attitude towards coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Make dry chemical powder mixes daily per specification (weigh and dump ingredients).
• Package materials in bags, jumbo sacks, vessels or bulk tankers.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Sample products for quality checks.
• Maintain a 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 panels; handle hazardous materials safely.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Schedule adaptability

Safety awareness

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Control panel operation

Job description

Position Summary

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 Plant Manager or Operations Director.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous fork truck experience a plus.
• Previous experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment a plus.
• Employee must be punctual and dependable. Overtime may be required, where needed.
• Schedule may change with a short notice, based on Customer demand.
• Frequently works with gloves and eye protection.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Cooperative attitude towards co-workers and supervisors.