What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician - Medina position at Ravago Americas?
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Each Production Operator is responsible for packaging, bulk transfer, blending, and screening of resin for distribution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
Recognize and correct discrepancies with paperwork, silo/packaging board.
Update rail/silo monitoring system after material usage
Assembles and fills boxes/gaylords.
Scale bulk trucks
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
Generate labels using Labelview
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; this includes but is not limited to being held responsible for completion of ‘CAR’ reports and submitting processing information when problem issues occur with damaged product, lost product or other issues.
Ensure all ISO documentation is current and adhered to
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
See attached addendum for all physical requirements. Please check each requirement that applies.
The ADA requires that employers identify essential job functions. An essential function of a position is critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant. This checklist is to be used to identify the physical effort required in performing the essential duties of this job.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Hand Movement
Repetitive Motions
Y
X
Grasping
Y
X
Holding
Y
X
Finger Dexterity
Y
X
Reading
Y
X
Writing
Y
X
Eye-hand coordination
Y
X
Vision
Color Distinction
Y
X
Preparing/Analyzing Figures
Y
X
Visual inspection
Y
X
Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye
Y
X
Skilled trades
Hearing
Y
X
Talking
Y
X
Standing
Y
X
Sitting
Y
X
Walking
Y
X
Lifting
0-30 lbs.
Y
X
30-60 lbs.
Y
X
60-85 lbs.
Y
X
85 plus lbs. (with assistance)
Y
X
Pushing/Pulling
0-30 lbs.
Y
X
30-60 lbs.
Y
X
60-90 lbs.
Y
X
90 plus lbs.
Y
X
PHYSICAL EFFORT (Cont’d)
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Climbing
Stairs
Y
X
Ladders
0-20 feet
Y
X
21-50 feet
Y
X
51-75 feet
Y
X
75 feet
Y
X
Bending
Y
X
Squatting
Y
X
Crawling
Y
X
Reaching
Y
X
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
Y
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Driving
Car/Truck
Y
X
Standard/Automatic
Y
X
Tow Motor / Forklift
Y
X
Location
Air Vents
N
Roof
N
Silos
Y
X
Rail Cars
Y
X
Bulk Tanker
Y
X
Equipment/Machines
Y
Heights
Roofs
0-20 feet
N
21-50 feet
N
51-75 feet
N
75 feet
N
Ladders
0-20 feet
Y
X
21-50 feet
Y
X
51-75 feet
Y
X
75 feet
Y
X
Silos
0-20 feet
Y
X
21-50 feet
N
51-75 feet
Y
X
75 feet
Y
X
Bulk Tanker
13 feet
Y
X
Rail Cars
15 feet
Y
X
Step Stools
Y
X
Scaffolds
N
0-20 feet
21-50 feet
51-75 feet
75 feet
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Cont’d)
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Extreme temperatures
Inside
Y
X
Outside
N
Ventilation Conditions
Dust
Y
X
Fumes
Y
X
Chemicals
Y
X
Gases
Y
X
Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions
Chemical Spills
Y
X
Gas Leaks
Y
X
Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances
Y
X
Noise Exposure
Very Quiet Conditions
N
Quiet Conditions
Y
X
Moderate Noise Conditions
Y
X
Loud Noise Conditions
Y
X
Very Loud Noise Conditions
Y
X
Use of Respirator
Y
X
Electrical Hazards
Y
X
Exposed to
Moving mechanical parts
Y
X
Outside weather conditions
Y
X
Ground surfaces
Concrete
Y
X
Asphalt
Y
X
Gravel
Y
X
