Production Technician - 1st Shift

Ravago Group; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their manufacturing team. In this role, you will efficiently cut, bag, and stack feedstocks while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Your attention to detail will help minimize waste and maintain a clean working environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on excellence and compliance with safety regulations. If you're looking for a hands-on role in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cut, bag, and stack feedstocks while minimizing scrap.
• Ensure cleanliness of area and machinery.
• Follow PPE procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Material Cutting

Contamination Inspection

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Efficiently and responsibly cut, bag and stack feedstocks into appropriate sizes while minimizing the amount of scrap rubber trimmings before running it through a metal detector and removing any and all contamination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate all guillotine controls.
• Cut material to specified sizes/weights and identify groups as
  outlined on mixing instructions.
• Check the metal detector at the 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 them.
• Assist in the timely and thorough cleanup during changeovers and
  shutdowns.
• Keep the 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.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain company safety, housekeeping and environmental standards.
• Apply the RMA 7S for Success standards to work area and all tasks.
• Uphold the RMA Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager, Quality Manager and
  Team Leader.

KNOWLEDGE /QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those
  that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
  of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
  disabilities to perform the essential functions as determined by the Plant
  Manager.
• 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
  vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will occasionally climb a ladder.

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 WAREHOUSE / MANUFACTURING / PROD/WHSE (Job Family)