Production Technician Associate

PTA Plastics; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PTA Plastics in Kentucky seeks a Production Technician Associate to support operations across packaging, palletizing, and quality sampling. The role requires basic forklift operation and the ability to lift heavy weights, with responsibilities spanning cleaning, data tracking, and adherence to safety procedures.

The candidate will work under the Plant Manager or designate, taking direction to maintain high production levels while following standard repair and escalation processes.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience needed.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in production/manufacturing setting preferred.
• Capable of working in a team and independently.
• Able to follow a production report and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift.
• Package 10–50 lb bags, 3000 lb bulk sacks, and 50,000 lb tankers.
• Clean warehouse and work area as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance checks.
• Report issues and follow repair procedures.
• Track production data and ensure quality samples are sent to lab.
• Ensure finished products are labeled per customer specs.
• Support safety and operating procedures.

Skills

Forklift

Lifting 50 lbs

Production/manufacturing

Team player

Independent worker

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