1st Shift Production Technician - Medina

Ravagomfg; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Technician for their Medina facility. This role involves operating machinery and ensuring efficient packaging processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with forklifts and mechanical maintenance, showcasing strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a team that values safety and efficiency while contributing to the production of high-quality resin products. This opportunity promises growth and development in a supportive atmosphere, perfect for those eager to make an impact in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate rail pumps, blenders, and packaging lines.
• Maintain a clean workspace and perform minor maintenance.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Mechanical Maintenance

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

2 Years Related Experience

Tools

Tow Motor

Forklift

Hand Tools

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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
• Feed product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unload packaged product
• Inspect filled containers to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications
• Recognize and correct discrepancies with paperwork, silo/packaging board
• Update rail/silo monitoring system after material usage
• Assemble and fill boxes/gaylords
• Scale bulk trucks
• 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
• Generate labels using Labelview
• 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, breakdown 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, including completion of ‘CAR’ reports and submitting processing information when issues occur with damaged product, lost product, etc.
• 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. Effective presentation of information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to perform basic math operations and interpret graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and solve standardized problems

Physical Requirements

See attached addendum for all physical requirements. The checklist helps identify essential job functions and physical effort required:

• Repetitive motions, grasping, holding, finger dexterity, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, vision (color distinction, close/distance, peripheral, depth perception, focus), hearing, talking, standing, sitting, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, squatting, crawling, reaching
• Lifting up to 85+ lbs with assistance, various heights for climbing/ladders, working in different environments and conditions

Work Environment

• Driving (car/truck, tow motor/forklift)
• Location (silos, rail cars, bulk tankers, equipment/machines, heights, ladders, step stools, scaffolds)
• Indoor/outdoor temperatures, ventilation, exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, gases, potential hazards (chemical spills, gas leaks, hazardous substances), noise levels, use of respirators, electrical hazards, mechanical parts, weather conditions, ground surfaces

Notice to Applicants

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status. Your opportunity for employment depends solely on your qualifications.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Plastics Manufacturing

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