Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Ravago Manufacturing Americas; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ravago Manufacturing Americas is seeking a Production Operator for the 2nd shift in Illinois. The role focuses on achieving production goals and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective production practices.

The candidate will handle packing, sanitation, and equipment maintenance tasks while adhering to safety protocols. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to operate a sit-down forklift and lift 55 lbs. Various benefits, including medical and a 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• Able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Three months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and meet all production goals.
• Follow packaging instructions for packing.
• Assist with cleaning equipment and sanitizing the area.
• Inspect products for quality and contamination.

Skills

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Operate a sit-down forklift

Ability to read and understand work documents

Basic arithmetic skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SHIFT:

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Purpose Of Role

Production Operator 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

• Follow packaging instructions to properly complete a pack out.
• Assist with the cleaning of equipment and other department cleaning procedures.
• Review and complete assigned work orders.
• General assembly of boxes and other required packages.
• Assist with the warehouse, production, and rail yard sanitation.
• Inspect product to identify and remove contaminations.
• Assist with floor loads and other restacking projects.
• Assist with work orders for repacks. i.e. Box to bag, Box to box, Super sack to box, etc.
• Assist with railcar/container hook-ups.
• Assist with box/super sack to bulk truck repacks.
• Assist with the departments recycling program including gathering and bailing of corrugated cardboard, liners, super sacks etc.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly.
• Operate a sit-down forklift.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• High school diploma or GED; three months 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 request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Operate a sit-down forklift.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift upwards to 55 lbs.
• Use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally reach with hands, arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to stand 8 plus hours per day.
• Periodically move up & down stairs.

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.

Hiring Rates

Min Hiring Rate - $19.00 / Max Hiring Rate - $22.00