Production Operator

ABOUT OPTA
From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers. Opta's 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. We measure our success by our presence in a majority of steel mills throughout the world. Our vision is to expand our geographic reach and broaden into adjacent industries such as aluminum, copper, concrete, and glass.
OPTA CORE VALUES
Accountability and Integrity in everything we do

• PEOPLE: We will invest in our people with promoting Diversity and Inclusion for the success of our organization
• CUSTOMERS: 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 Operator will report to the Plant Manager and will work in the production area blending powders. Production Operators have Union Hourly employee responsibilities including production, quality, maintenance, and health and safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Blend finished products by pneumatically transferring raw materials to a mixing vessel.
• Hooking and unhooking hoses.
• Ship and receive.
• Operate forklift, shunt trucks and scissor lift.
• Work at heights using fall protection.
• Must know how to SAFELY operate all equipment used in the production area.
• Handle hazardous materials.
• Maintain production at peak performance.
• Be well versed and follow SOP’s for all production operations.
• Operate control panels.
• Sample finished product.
• Record daily production.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Must ALWAYS be safety conscious when performing all duties.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Shift work is required.
• Evaluate raw materials and finished products to internal and/or customer specifications.
• Report any non-conformities to management.
• Review and audit production records.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
• Maintain written quality records.
• Maintain lab equipment.
• Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with management.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections.
• Perform minor maintenance.
• Effectively handle small tools.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
• Other duties as required when directed by plant management.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience operating forklift, shunt truck and scissor lift
• Must have basic math skills
• Must have both verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working in a team and independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to stand, walk and climb; have mobility of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of maneuvering heavy items.
• Specific vision abilities requires by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions.
• Exposed to airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**Please note this is a unionized position and follows a collective bargaining agreement.
Opta offers a diverse compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

• Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)

We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Opta Inc., an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.