Production Operator I

Opta Group; Turtle Creek (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Opta Group, in the United States, seeks a Production Operator I to support plant operations under the Plant Manager. You will perform a variety of production tasks to help keep lines running and ensure quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, reading work orders, operating packaging equipment, sampling materials, unloading/loading trucks, and maintaining clean, organized work areas in compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift.
• Read and understand work orders to verify product, packaging and labeling requirements.
• Complete paperwork / production documents accurately and as directed.
• Operate and adjust packaging machines to meet product requirements.
• Identify calibration tags and ensure they are current.
• Operate a semi-automatic supersack filler.
• Operate an automated stretch wrap machine.
• Operate hi-vac or powered vacuum and scrubber to maintain plant cleanliness.
• Unload/load trucks as directed by shipping/receiving supervisor or plant manager.
• Sample raw materials and finished goods under supervision.
• General clean-up of production facility, including lunchroom and washroom.
• Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization of the production area.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or related experience

Job description

Position Summary

Production Operator I will report to the Plant Manager, or their designate, and is responsible for performing a variety of production tasks to assist with operations in production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating a forklift
• Reading and understanding work orders to verify product, packaging, and labeling requirements
• Completing paperwork / production documents accurately and as directed
• Operating and adjusting packaging machine as required to meet product requirements
• Identify calibration tags and ensure they are current
• Operating a semi-automatic supersack filler
• Operating an automated stretch wrap machine
• Operating hi-vac or powered vacuum and scrubber to maintain plant cleanliness
• Unloading/loading trucks at direction of shipping/receiving supervisor or manufacturing manager
• Sampling raw materials and finished goods under the direction of manufacturing manager or plant manager
• General clean-up of production facility, which may include the lunchroom, washroom, as well as trash removal
• Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures
• General shop duties insuring good housekeeping and the organization of the production area
• Performs other related duties as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting
• Communication skills and adaptability to work with co-workers and management efficiently