Production Technician Associate

Opta Group LLC.; Indiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PTA Plastics in Indiana is seeking a Production Technician Associate to support plant operations. You will operate forklift, handle packaging of bulk products, perform routine cleaning and maintenance checks, and ensure accurate labeling and documentation.

The role requires teamwork and the ability to work independently, follow production reports, and adhere to safety procedures while helping sustain high production levels and quality standards. Experience with lifting 50 lbs is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift.
• Package bulk product and manage labeling to customer specs.
• Clean warehouse and work areas as required.
• Perform daily maintenance checks per procedures.
• Track data from production equipment and report inconsistencies.
• Follow safety and operating procedures and maintain high production levels.
• Take samples per quality standards and submit to QA.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift experience

Lift 50 lbs

Production/manufacturing experience

Team player

Independent worker

Follow production reports

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