Production Technician Associate I

Opta Group • Walkerton, IN

75d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Match.
• Competitive Compensation Program.
• On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees