Production Technician Associate

Walkerton, 205 Laporte Trail, Walkerton, Indiana, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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.

• 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.

Position Summary

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.

KEY 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.

SKILLS AND 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.

Opta offers a diverse compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

• 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)

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 USA, an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age (40-70), national origin, sexual orientation or physical disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement).