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Moving Equipment Operator

@ Opta Group

Regina, Saskatchewan

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Responsibilities:

  • Safely drive Forklift or Bobcat
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections.
  • Hanging or removing bags from hooks.
  • Operate scale

Requirements summary:

  • The moving equipment operator has ability or certification (if required) to operate moving equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Will be required to assist with maintaining plant and equipment cleanliness.
  • Perform inventory counts as required
  • 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.
  • They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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DentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time off
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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Opta Group

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Optimized Solutions. Refined Performance.

Full company description

Opta Group is the pre-eminent international supplier of specialty chemicals and engineered performance materials for application in steel, aluminum, copper, glass, cement and chemical industries.

LinkedIn followers
3,888
People associated on LinkedIn
561
Reported office locations
  • 300 Corporate Pkwy, 118N, Amherst, New York 14226, US
  • 407 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, Ontario L0R 2H0, CA
  • 210 14th St, New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068, US
  • 5222 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, Indiana 46312, US
  • 5th Road Building #4, Kingsbury, IN 46345, US
  • 205 Laporte Trail, Walkerton, Indiana 46574, US
  • 545 Industrial Dr, Adrian, Michigan 49221, US
  • 345 E Main St, Milan, Michigan 48160, US
  • 56 Industrial Park Rd, Keeseville, New York 12944, US
  • 2395 State Route 5, Cortland, Ohio 44410, US
  • 689 Sugar Ln, Elyria, Ohio 44035, US
  • 101 Tidewater St NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, US
  • 130 Myoma Rd, Mars, Pennsylvania 16046, US
  • 938 Larimer Ave, Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania 15145, US
  • 3027 Harvester Rd, 104, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3G7, CA
  • 1010 Haldimand Road 3, Nanticoke, Ontario, CA
  • 2111 Industrial Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan S4R 8R7, CA
  • 510 Mercy St, Selkirk, Manitoba R1A, CA
  • 871 Arvin Ave, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5N8, CA
Business categories
  • Service Industry
  • Mining
  • Marketing
  • Precious Metals
  • Wholesale
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Opta Group
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Reported total investment
0

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Opta Group is the pre-eminent international supplier of specialty chemicals and engineered performance materials for application in steel, aluminum, copper, glass, cement and chemical industries.

FieldValue
IndustryChemical Manufacturing
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersAmherst, New York
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

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.



Moving Equipment Operator

The moving equipment operator has ability or certification (if required) to operate moving equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Duties typically include operation of a skid steer, forklift or lime conveyor. Will be required to assist with maintaining plant and equipment cleanliness.

JOB DUTIES

  • Safely drive Forklift or Bobcat
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections.
  • Hanging or removing bags from hooks.
  • Operate scale
  • Operate Loading or Unloading Auger
  • Put shrouds on the bags
  • Perform inventory counts as required
  • Ladle Sand Hopper Mixing
  • Fill silo as needed.
  • Run Bobcat and crush the material at back shop.
  • General housekeeping
  • Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures


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).

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