1st Shift Production Technician - Wadsworth (M-R)

Ravago; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago in Ohio is seeking a production associate to efficiently cut, bag and stack feedstocks while minimizing scrap and contamination. You will follow strict safety processes and use PPE as required, ensuring equipment and work areas meet company standards.

The role requires operating guillotine machinery, monitoring metal detectors and maintaining clean, organized work stations. Forklift experience is preferred for moving materials and pallets.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate guillotine controls to cut material to specified sizes/weights.
• Check metal detector at shift start and after lunch to ensure no contamination.
• Visually inspect material for contamination during cutting and stacking.
• Neatly stack cut material using poly between layers to prevent sticking.
• Stack waste skids and cardboard for baling and disposal.
• Ensure containers are cleaned and free of old tickets/markings before use.
• Assist in cleanup during changeovers and shutdowns; maintain cleanliness of area and machinery.
• Inform Maintenance and Team Leader of any equipment issues.

Skills

Forklift experience

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

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.

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