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 create solutions that enhance productivity and set new standards for industrial performance. Our mission is to consistently deliver custom-engineered additives, specialty equipment and technical expertise that solves complex challenges, optimizes process and drives long-term success.
OPTA CORE VALUES
- SAFETY: We put safety first on our processes, our products and our culture to protect people and ensure long-term operational success.
- PEOPLE: We invest in our people because their expertise drives the solutions that power our success.
- CUSTOMERS: We build lasting partnerships by understanding our customers' challenges and delivering customized solutions that meet their unique needs.
- INNOVATION: We continually seek smarter, more effective and innovative ways to deliver solutions, blending creativity, data-driven insight and practical application.
- SUSTAINABILITY: We engineer solutions with efficiency, responsibility, and sustainability as our foundation, optimizing performance today, while strengthening the resilience of tomorrow's operations.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR
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.
This is a full-time position. However, it is not a guarantee of employment. Management establishes hours of work. Employee must be punctual and dependable. Position requires open communications between employee and management team.
We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Opta Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Match*
- Competitive Compensation Program
- On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)
- varies by location
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.
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.
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.
As part of our recruitment process, Opta Group may use artificial intelligence–based tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools help identify relevant qualifications and experience. Human reviewers are involved at all stages of the hiring process, and no employment decision is made solely by automated means.
This job posting represents an existing vacancy and is posted in compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA).
