Production Technician Associate

PTA Plastics; Indiana; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PTA Plastics in Indiana is seeking a Production Technician Associate to assist with operations in production under the supervision of the Plant Manager.

You will operate a forklift, assist in packaging large bags, conduct daily maintenance checks, and ensure batch sheets and samples are delivered to the quality lab on time.

The role requires ability to lift 50 lbs, teamwork and the capacity to follow production reports while working independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift.
• Package 10-50 lb bags, fill large bulk bags and tankers.
• Clean warehouse and work area as required.
• Perform daily maintenance checks per procedures.
• Call specialists for more serious problems.

Skills

Forklift operation

50 lbs lifting

Production/manufacturing

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Technician Associate will report directly 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

• Operate a forklift.


• Packaging 10 - 50 lb. bags of bulk product via saddle to pallet as well as filling 3000 lb. super sacks and 50,000 lb. tankers


• Cleaning of the warehouse, and work area, as required.


• Perform Daily Maintenance Checks in accordance with the procedures.


• Calls specialists when more serious problems arise.


• Tracks various data associated with production equipment.


• Reports any inconsistencies and uses standard repair procedures.


• Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures.


• Maintain high production levels in areas of responsibility.


• Taking samples per the quality standards


• Ensures all batch sheets and samples are turned into the quality lab in a timely manner.


• Ensuring finished products are packaged and labeled to customer specifications and bulk trailers are labeled with the correct customer information.


• Ensuring proper material is being used per customer formulations.


• Other duties, as assigned by Management.

Skills and Experience

• Previous forklift experience


• Ability to lift 50lbs.


• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting


• Capable of working in a team and independently


• Capable of following a production report while working independently