1st Shift Production Technician - Medina

Ravago Group; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Operator in Medina, Ohio. The role involves packaging, blending, and screening of resin, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, forklift experience, and mechanical skills, contributing to a safe and efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or two years related experience.
• Minimum 3 years forklift experience required.
• Ability to maintain machinery and operate hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate rail pumps, blenders, silos, and packaging line.
• Inspect filled containers to ensure product specifications.
• Maintain a clean work space and perform minor maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma preferred

Two years related experience

Job description

Medina, OH 44256, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Each Production Operator is responsible for packaging, bulk transfer, blending, and screening of resin for distribution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate rail pumps, blenders, silos and packaging line
• Follow packaging and/or blending instructions to properly complete a pack out/blend.
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Recognize and correct discrepancies with paperwork, silo/packaging board.
• Assembles and fills boxes/gaylords.
• Load and unload bulk trucks and railcars using the NEUERO
• Complete all paperwork associated with “bulk” accurately
• Identify contaminations by visual inspections
• Operate tow motor safely and efficiently
• Conduct and record material movements
• Accurately and legibly fill out warehouse tally sheets, samples, label requests and row charts
• Maintain a clean work space; General cleaning of production work areas (Wed & Fri)
• Clean and put away stray empty boxes
• Perform minor maintenance (cleaning filters, break down screener to clean, cleaning the J-Tubes with the Goodway power cleaner, silo washout/clean out, weekly/monthly inspections on blenders, clean out/washout railcars, etc.)
• Load and unload bulk trucks
• Conduct month end packaging supplies inventory
• Assist with performing physical inventory
• Maintain a safe working environment; Observe all OSHA and Company safety policies
• Generate and identify Corrective Action and Preventative Action Requests
• Follow all ISO requirements; this includes but is not limited to being held responsible for completion of ‘CAR’ reports and submitting processing information when problem issues occur with damaged product, lost product or other issues.
• Ensure all ISO documentation is current and adhered to
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• High school diploma preferred or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years forklift experience
• Ability to maintain machinery necessary to perform a specialized task.
• Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

See attached addendum for all physical requirements. Please check each requirement that applies.

The ADA requires that employers identify essential job functions. An essential function of a position is critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant. This checklist is to be used to identify the physical effort required in performing the essential duties of this job.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

ESSENTIAL

RARE

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

Y/N

0-30%

30-60%

60-90%

90-100%

Hand Movement

Repetitive Motions

Y

X

Grasping

Y

X

Holding

Y

X

Y

X

Reading

Y

X

Writing

Y

X

Eye-hand coordination

Y

X

Vision

Y

X

Preparing/Analyzing Figures

Y

X

Visual inspection

Y

X

Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye

Y

X

Skilled trades

Hearing

Y

X

Talking

Y

X

Standing

Y

X

Y

X

Walking

Y

X

Lifting

0-30 lbs.

Y

X

30-60 lbs.

Y

X

60-85 lbs.

Y

X

85 plus lbs. (with assistance)

Y

X

Pushing/Pulling

0-30 lbs.

Y

X

30-60 lbs.

Y

X

60-90 lbs.

Y

X

Y

X

ESSENTIAL

RARE

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

Y/N

0-30%

30-60%

60-90%

90-100%

Climbing

Y

X

Ladders

0-20 feet

Y

X

21-50 feet

Y

X

51-75 feet

Y

X

75+ feet

Y

X

Y

X

Y

X

Y

X

Reaching

Y

X

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus

Y

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT

ESSENTIAL

RARE

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

Y/N

0-30%

30-60%

60-90%

90-100%

Driving

Car/Truck

Y

X

Standard/Automatic

Y

X

Tow Motor / Forklift

Y

X

Location

Air Vents

N

Roof

N

Y

X

Rail Cars

Y

X

Bulk Tanker

Y

X

Equipment/Machines

Y

Heights

Roofs

0-20 feet

N

21-50 feet

N

51-75 feet

N

75+ feet

N

Ladders

0-20 feet

Y

X

21-50 feet

Y

X

51-75 feet

Y

X

75+ feet

Y

X

0-20 feet

Y

X

21-50 feet

N

51-75 feet

Y

X

75+ feet

Y

X

Bulk Tanker

13 feet

Y

X

Rail Cars

15 feet

Y

X

Step Stools

Y

X

Scaffolds

N

0-20 feet

21-50 feet

51-75 feet

75+ feet

ESSENTIAL

RARE

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

Y/N

0-30%

30-60%

60-90%

90-100%

Extreme temperatures

Inside

Y

X

N

Ventilation Conditions

Dust

Y

X

Fumes

Y

X

Chemicals

Y

X

Gases

Y

X

Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions

Chemical Spills

Y

X

Y

X

Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances

Y

X

Very Quiet Conditions

N

Quiet Conditions

Y

X

Y

X

Y

X

Very Loud Noise Conditions

Y

X

Use of Respirator

Y

X

Electrical Hazards

Y

X

Exposed to

Moving mechanical parts

Y

X

Outside weather conditions

Y

X

Ground surfaces

Y

X

Y

X

Gravel

Y

X

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

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