2nd Shift Production Technician - Wadsworth (M-F)

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

Job summary

Ravago is seeking a production worker in Ohio to efficiently cut, bag and stack feedstocks, while minimizing scrap and contamination. The role requires ensuring proper use of the metal detector, maintaining clean work areas, and following PPE and safety regulations.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent, forklift experience/license preferred, and prior experience in similar manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate guillotine controls to cut material to sizes/weights.
• Check metal detector at start of shift and after lunch.
• Visually inspect material for contamination during cutting and stacking.
• Neatly stack cut material with poly between layers to prevent sticking.
• Stack waste skids and cardboard for baler.
• Ensure containers are cleaned and markings removed before use.
• Assist in changeovers and shutdown cleanup.
• Maintain cleanliness of area and equipment.
• Report issues to Maintenance and Team Leader.
• Follow PPE procedures and safeguard company property.
• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations and 7S/Code of Conduct.

Skills

Forklift license

Prior experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

HOURS: 4:00pm - 12:00

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.