Production Associate

Ravago; Coldwater (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago in Ohio is seeking a production operator to safely operate guillotine controls, cut materials to specified sizes and weights, and visually inspect for contamination. You will follow mixing instructions and ensure containers and tickets are clean before use.

Responsibilities include cleaning work areas, reporting equipment issues, complying with PPE and safety regulations, and supporting changeovers and shutdowns as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of production experience is desired.
• Forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate guillotine controls and cut material to specified sizes/weights.
• Check metal detector at start of shift and after lunch.
• Visually inspect material for contamination during cutting and stacking.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Objective / Purpose

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and ensuring all materials are weighed properly and mixed according to card. Monitor the mixing of stock through various visual and control checks.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

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

Essential Function

• Operate all guillotine controls.
• Cut material to specified sizes/weights and identify groups as outlined on mixing instructions.
• Check metal detector at 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.
• Assist in the timely and thorough cleanup during changeovers and shutdowns.
• Keep 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.
• Uphold the RMA Code of Conduct standards and be aware of the management policy and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One or more years' experience in production is desired.
• Forklift license 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.

1. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
2. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
3. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

• 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as determined by the Plant Manager.