Production Technician Associate

Opta Group LLC.; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Opta Group LLC. is seeking a Production Technician Associate to support daily operations in the production area. The role involves forklift operation, packaging and handling bulk materials, and adhering to safety and quality procedures to maintain efficient production lines.

Responsibilities include data tracking on equipment, sampling per quality standards, and ensuring correct labeling and material usage. The position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and work both in teams and independently.

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 while working independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift.
• Package 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

Forklift experience

Lift 50 lbs

Production/manufacturing experience

Teamwork and independent work

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