Production Tech / Forklift Operator

Ravago; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Americas, located at 405 Park Tower Dr, Manchester, TN 37355, USA, is seeking Production Technicians to lead safe and efficient production of quality material in a non-climate controlled environment.

The role requires following quality, safety and environmental procedures, handling raw and finished goods, completing box sheets, and ensuring proper labeling. Forklift experience is preferred; knowledge of overhead crane operations is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklift operations is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and complete box sheets with correct data.
• Adherence to quality, safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in a non-climate controlled environment.
• Follow all Quality, Safety & Environmental Procedures.
• Move, load and package Raw and Finished Goods.
• Complete box sheets with box numbers, temperatures, weights and Conforming/Non-Conforming status.
• Label boxes with Product ID, weights and customer requirements.
• Retrieve a quality sample from each box for quality inspections.
• Complete changeovers between products to prevent contamination.
• Use an overhead crane to transfer blending totes to the top of the extruder.
• Uphold Ravago's Code of Conduct.

Skills

Forklift experience

Quality inspections

Manual handling

Reading box sheets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

405 Park Tower Dr, Manchester, TN 37355, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Who we are…

Ravago is a manufacturing company that produces a wide range of plastic and rubber materials from high performance engineered resins to recycled post-consumer materials. We are looking for Production Technicians to lead the safe and efficient production of quality material that meets customer requirements.

About the position:

• Work in a non-climate controlled environment.
• Follow all Quality, Safety & Environmental Procedures.
• Forklift experience \"preferred but not required\".
• Move, load and package Raw and Finished Goods.
• Complete box sheets correctly with box numbers, finished end temperatures, correct weights, and indicate whether the box is “Conforming” or “Non-Conforming”.
• Ensure that boxes are labelled correctly – Product ID, correct weights and any other customer requirements.
• Retrieve a quality sample from each box to place on the quality board for that line for quality inspections.
• Complete change overs from one product to another, ensuring there isn’t any contamination.
• Use an overhead crane to transfer blending totes of mixed materials to top of the extruder.
• Uphold Ravago’s Code of Conduct.

Education:

A High school diploma or equivalent.

Why join the team?

We are a company that you can grow with whether you are just starting your career or looking for a company that offers advancement. We are in need of a skilled Production Tech. If you have production experience and a good work ethic or just entering the workforce & have a passion to learn, we would like you to apply!

Physical Requirements

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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read and comprehend information, and type when needed.

2. Must be able to regularly lift and carry 55 lbs.

3. Repeatedly reach with hands and arms.

5. Have use of fingers and hands for packaging and writing.

6. Must have color vision.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

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.

Job Family PRODUCTION (Plant Mgmt, Engineer)

Job Function PRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE OPERATOR / TECHNICIAN

405 Park Tower Dr, Manchester, TN 37355, USA