1st Shift Production Technician - Wadsworth

Ravago Manufacturing Americas; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Manufacturing Americas in Wadsworth, Ohio is seeking a dedicated worker to efficiently cut, bag, and stack feedstocks. Responsibilities include operating guillotine controls, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining a clean work area.

A high school diploma is preferred along with forklift experience. Applicants should be able to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for extended periods. This role offers the opportunity to contribute within a supportive and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate all guillotine controls effectively.
• Experience with forklift operation is preferred.
• Required to stand and walk frequently during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently cut, bag, and stack feedstocks.
• Check for contamination and safety compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Skills

Cutting material to specified sizes

Forklift operation

Contamination identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Role

Efficiently and responsibly cut, bag and stack feedstocks into appropriate sizes while minimizing the amount of scrap rubber trimmings before running it through a metal detector and removing any and all contamination.

Hours

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Essential Functions

• Operate all guillotine controls.
• Cut material to specified sizes/weights and identify groups as outlined on mixing instructions.
• Check the metal detector at the beginning of each shift and after lunch period.
• Visually check all material while cutting and stacking for any contamination.
• Neatly stack cut material appropriately using poly between layers to prevent sticking.
• Stack waste skids according to size and stack cardboard neatly to go to cardboard baler.
• Check to ensure all containers are cleaned before using.
• Check to ensure all old tickets and markings are removed from the containers before using them.
• Assist in the timely and thorough cleanup during changeovers and shutdowns.
• Keep the area and machinery clean.
• Inform Maintenance of any issues or concerns with equipment.
• Notify Team Leader of any problems or concerns.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures must be followed.
• Safeguard company property.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain company safety, housekeeping and environmental standards.
• Apply the RMA 7S for Success standards to work area and all tasks.
• Uphold the RMA Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager, Quality Manager and Team Leader.

Knowledge / Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Forklift experience/license preferred.
• Prior experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as determined by the Plant Manager.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, talk, read, hear and/or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will occasionally climb a ladder.

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.