Production Technician Associate

Opta Group LLC is a leading supplier of performance solutions for metallurgical, value-added glass, and specialty chemical applications. Our purpose is to deliver optimal results for our customers, and 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.

• Accountability and Integrity: We invest in our people, promoting diversity and inclusion for the success of our organization.
• Customer Focus: We are committed to delivering consistent quality products, solutions, and service to our customers.
• Safety: We provide a safe environment for our employees to thrive.
• Innovation: We deliver outstanding performance through continuous improvement and creativity.
• Sustainability: We enhance sustainability by respecting and protecting the environment in the communities 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 will be trained and work independently in two manufacturing departments, including 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 procedures and able to do basic troubleshooting of systems.
• Track various data associated with production equipment.
• Report any inconsistencies and use standard repair procedures.
• Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures.
• Maintain high production levels in areas of responsibility.
• Taking samples per quality standards.
• Ensure all batch sheets and samples are turned into the quality lab in a timely manner.
• Ensure finished products are packaged and labeled to customer specifications and bulk trailers are labeled with the correct customer information.
• Ensure 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.
• 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.