2nd Shift - Production Lead

Ravago; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ravago Americas is seeking a Production Lead for the 2nd shift to maintain production goals and improve efficiency. You will guide operators, verify work orders, and coordinate packaging operations to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, forklift operation, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast‑paced environment. Must lift up to 55 lbs and work on site in Illinois.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ year related experience or training.
• Ability to read work orders, packaging requests, safety rules and manuals.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and basic hand tools.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Supervisor to meet daily department requirements.
• Read and follow the production project schedule.
• Direct and assist operators with daily projects.
• Approve daily work orders for accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee packaging operations and equipment usage.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed during operations.
• Inspect for contaminants and maintain training records.
• Oversee material movement and housekeeping in departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Basic arithmetic

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools / mechanical equipment

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

SHIFT

2:00PM - 10:30 PM (2ND SHIFT)

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Production Lead is responsible for maintaining and meeting all production goals as well as productivity, to obtain complete customer satisfaction through production value, and employee effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support Supervisor with the Production functions in order to meet the daily department requirements.
• Read and follow the Production project schedule.
• Direct and assist the production operators with the completion of daily projects.
• Must be knowledgeable of all production work procedures and approve daily work orders for accuracy and efficiencies.
• Must be proficient in packaging operations and equipment.
• Complete the check in/out of bulk truck drivers and other inbounds.
• Retrieve samples from top and bottom of the railcars following the safety procedures in place.
• Inspect product to identify and remove any contaminations.
• Assist with the departments training and completion of training records.
• Record seal numbers from railcars when needed.
• Assist technical support in production development.
• Assist and oversee the warehouse, production, and rail yard sanitation and housekeeping.
• Complete and oversee the material movement as indicated in the documented procedure.
• Knowledgeable of some shipping and receiving operations. (checking orders, picking and staging orders, load trucks and tracking/recording product movement, etc.)
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs repeatedly.
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year or more related experience and/or training; or comparable combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, packaging requests, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to maintain machinery necessary to perform a specialized task.
• Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to work closely with co-workers as a team.
• Must be able to accept direction.
• Ability to operator a fork truck.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-55 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that more than 75 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Able to work in a non- climate-controlled environment.

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance plans, 401(k) with matching contribution, paid time off, discretionary bonus at yearend and professional development opportunities.

Min Hiring Rate - $24.00 / Max Hiring Rate - $28.00

Job Family PRODUCTION / MAINTENANCE (Maintenance, Operators, Technicians)