1st Shift Production Technician - Wadsworth

Ravago Americas•Wadsworth, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician is responsible for efficiently and responsibly cutting, bagging, and stacking feedstocks into appropriate sizes while minimizing scrap rubber trimmings. This role involves running materials through a metal detector and removing any contamination. The technician will operate guillotine controls, cut materials to specified sizes/weights, and identify groups as outlined on mixing instructions. A key responsibility is to visually check all material for contamination during cutting and stacking, and to neatly stack cut material using poly between layers to prevent sticking. The role also includes stacking waste skids, cleaning containers, assisting with cleanup during changeovers and shutdowns, and maintaining a clean work area and machinery. The technician must inform Maintenance of equipment issues, notify the Team Leader of any problems, follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures, safeguard company property, and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. Adherence to RMA 7S for Success standards and the RMA Code of Conduct is expected. Other duties may be assigned by the Plant Manager, Quality Manager, and Team Leader.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Forklift experience/license preferred.
Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Safeguard company property.
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.