1st Shift Production Technician - Medina

Medina, OH 44256, USA

Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Each Production Operator is responsible for packaging, bulk transfer, blending, and screening of resin for distribution.

• Operate rail pumps, blenders, silos and packaging line
• Follow packaging and/or blending instructions to properly complete a pack out/blend
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product
• Inspect filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications
• Recognize and correct discrepancies with paperwork, silo/packaging board
• Assemble and fill boxes/gaylords
• Load and unload bulk trucks and railcars using the NEUERO
• Complete all paperwork associated with “bulk” accurately
• Identify contaminations by visual inspections
• Operate tow motor safely and efficiently
• Conduct and record material movements
• Accurately and legibly fill out warehouse tally sheets, samples, label requests and row charts
• Maintain a clean work space; general cleaning of production work areas (Wed & Fri)
• Clean and put away stray empty boxes
• Perform minor maintenance (cleaning filters, break down screener to clean, cleaning the J‑Tubes with the Goodway power cleaner, silo washout/clean out, weekly/monthly inspections on blenders, clean out/washout railcars, etc.)
• Load and unload bulk trucks
• Conduct month end packaging supplies inventory
• Assist with performing physical inventory
• Maintain a safe working environment; observe all OSHA and Company safety policies
• Generate and identify Corrective Action and Preventative Action Requests
• Follow all ISO requirements, including completion of ‘CAR’ reports and submitting processing information when problems occur with damaged product, lost product or other issues
• Ensure all ISO documentation is current and adhered to
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma preferred or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years forklift experience
• Ability to maintain machinery necessary to perform a specialized task
• Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

See attached addendum for all physical requirements. Primary physical demands include lifting loads up to 85 lbs with assistance, standing and walking for extended periods, operating hand tools and machinery, and working at heights up to 75 + feet on ladders. Physical effort categories include hand movement, repetitive motions, grasping, holding, reading, writing, eye‑hand coordination, vision, visual inspection, measuring/assembling at a close distance, skilled trades, hearing, talking, standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, and reaching.

Work environment conditions may involve driving, forklift and tow motor operation, exposure to heights, extreme temperatures, ventilation conditions with dust, fumes, chemicals, gases, potential hazardous spills, loud noise conditions, use of respirator, electrical hazards, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and various ground surfaces.

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.