Packaging Associate

Ravago; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago in Baytown, TX seeks a Packaging Associate to oversee a range of production tasks, including connecting/disconnecting railcars, gathering samples, and maintaining equipment and workspace. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and proper documentation.

Collaborating with packaging operators and forklift drivers, you will ensure timely, accurate work while following work instructions and safety policies, keeping areas clean, and supporting continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: distribution or manufacturing experience preferred.
• English literacy required; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather samples from railcars following safety procedures.
• Take and upload photos of railcars to NEO.
• Connect and disconnect railcars.
• Change FF&S bag film.
• Monitor/ report damaged parts and maintain cleanliness.
• Operate within safety policies and work instructions.
• Move and manage pallets, bins, and recycling in designated areas.

Skills

Warehouse knowledge

Packaging equipment

Interpersonal skills

PPE knowledge

Production environment

Math and reading

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for overseeing a wide variety of production activities including connecting/disconnecting railcars and gathering samples. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. The Packaging Associate will work in collaboration with the packaging operators and forklift drivers to ensure timelines, processes, housekeeping, and safety requirements are met.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

Essential Functions

• Gather samples from railcars following safety procedures.
• Take and upload required photos of railcars to NEO.
• Connect and disconnect railcars.
• Change FF&S bag film.
• Checkcatchpans daily and report any damaged pans to Lead/Supervisor.
• Vacuum pellets on the ground outside around the railcars daily.
• Fill pallets in thepalletizer.
• Follow work instructions and safety policies.
• Keep work area clean of pellets and trash continuously throughout the shift.
• Execute assignments inan accurate,timely, and safe manner.
• Move full Octo bins to the designated area and place empty bins in their place.
• Empty plastic waste containers as needed and placed in the designated trailer/area.
• Fill water stations at least once a week.
• Empty recycling bins once a week.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not Applicable

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

• Knowledge of warehouses and packaging equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements.
• Functional knowledge of a production environment.
• Good math, language, and reading skills.
• Basic computer skills (Required)

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education:

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)

1. Experience:

• Experience working in distribution or manufacturing settings (Preferred)
• Knowledge of basic warehouse equipment (Preferred)

1. Language:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English (Required)
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore

• Must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including non-climate-controlled environment, with exposure to heat, humidity, and cold temperatures depending upon season

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift to 55 lbs
• Must be able to climb straight incline ladders, access elevated platforms, and work around industrial machinery.
• Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and documentation.
• Must have adequate vision, including color vision, to identify materials, labels, and safety indicators.
• Must be able to work extended periods in a hot, noisy, and physically demanding environment.
• standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling