Production Technician

Ravago; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Americas in Baytown, TX is seeking a hands-on Production Maintenance Operator to safely load, unload, and stage materials using a forklift or skid steer. You will ensure accurate weight and placement, follow safety procedures, and maintain neat, orderly work areas.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 55 lbs, work in varying temperatures, and perform routine equipment checks while complying with PPE guidelines and site rules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.
• Good math, reading, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of PPE requirements for different tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load materials using a forklift or skid steer following safety guidelines.
• Segregate, weight, label, and stage inbound materials accurately.
• Inspect equipment daily and perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Complete required paperwork for each load and maintain housekeeping.
• Identify damages or shortages and report to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Fast-paced environment

Following instructions

Team player

PPE knowledge

Math & reading skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Receive, unload, load, move, weight, stack, and stage materials using a forklift or skid steer. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials are neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Unload product by operating a forklift or skid steer while using appropriate handling and safety
• Load hoppers with material from lanes or grain trailer by using a skid steer.
• Segregate material using a forklift or skid steer, weight, label, check and stage inbound material correctly.
• Check material in lanes to ensure the paperwork description aligns correctly.
• Set-up supplies needed to prepare hopper for loading.
• Assist in the cleaning of trenches using vacuum equipment.
• Daily, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Sign/Date and completely fill out all required paperwork for each load.
• Maintain good housekeeping using organizational skills and follow safety policies.
• Follow work instructions and safety policies.
• May be asked to assist in physical/cycle counts.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner
• Identify damages, and report overages/shortages or quality deficiencies
• Perform any additional tasks given by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Proven work experience in operating a forklift within a warehouse environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to follow instructions given for daily tasks.
• Considerate and respectful to coworkers.
• Good math, language, and reading skills
• Knowledge of proper PPE in differing tasks.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally sitting on a powered industrial truck such as forklifts or skid steers.
• Frequently lift up to 55 lbs. and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot and stand for long periods of time.
• Climb on and off equipment repeatedly.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.

LOCATION:

Ravago Americas, Baytown, TX

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