Production Technician Associate

Opta Group LLC is a leading international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers. Our purpose is to be the leading supplier of performance solutions for metallurgical, value-added glass, and specialty chemical applications.

We strive to be the leading provider of innovative steelmaking reagents, slag conditioners, and metal remediation materials consumed in the North American and European markets. We aim to be the market leader in steelmaking products through an unwavering focus on supporting our customers' needs.

• Accountability and Integrity: We will invest in our people with promoting Diversity and Inclusion for the success of our organization.
• Customer Focus: Committed to our customers to deliver Consistent Quality products, Solutions and Service.
• Safety: Providing employees a Safe environment in which to thrive.
• Innovation: Deliver outstanding performance through Continuous Improvement and Creativity.
• Sustainability: Enhancing Sustainability by respecting and protecting the Environment in the communication where we live and work.

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. The individual is trained and can work independently in TWO manufacturing departments, this includes shipping and receiving.

• Operate a forklift and Yard Truck and be capable of moving trailers.
• Packaging 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. And able to do basic troubleshooting of the systems. Calls Maintenane when appropriate.
• 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.
• Individuals can offload raw materials from tankers into silos.
• Operate and monitor automated controls in trained manufacturing area. This includes HMI, download recipe's, monitor flow, hourly checks, and associated tasks.
• Calculate daily OEE and pounds per manhour, downtime, and any other tracking required.
• Train new operators.
• Other duties, as assigned by management.

• 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.

• 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).