Production Technician - RMA (USA)

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

• Operate all recycling equipment safely and efficiently to produce quality materials that meet customer requirements.
• Follow all Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) and Work Package Instructions.
• Communicate and review work-in-process status at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as required.
• Report decisions, problems, and questions to management in a timely manner.
• Safely operate a forklift and follow all material-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 7S expectations.
• Assist with special projects and cross-functional tasks assigned.
• Follow all Quality, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
• Uphold the Ravago Code of Conduct at all times.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of forklift experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English efficiently (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Able to work safely around machinery and follow instructions precisely.

Competencies

• Comfortable working in a shared manufacturing space with constant noise and moving equipment.
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including exposure to heat, humidity, and airborne materials associated with plastics recycling.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.
• Able to work more than 40 hours per week based on business needs.
• Reports all injuries—regardless of severity—to Supervisor/HR immediately.
• Reliability, teamwork, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Initiative and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.

Work Environment / Conditions

• Work is performed in shared industrial spaces with constant noise, moving equipment, and forklift traffic.
• Facility areas are non-climate-controlled, which may involve high heat, humidity, and exposure to outdoor temperatures when moving between buildings.
• Work areas may contain dust, plastic particulates, odors, moisture, and airborne materials associated with recycling operations.
• Must be able to work safely around rotating equipment, conveyors, grinders, wash lines, and blending systems.
• Schedules may vary weekly based on business needs and may exceed 40 hours per week with or without notice.
• All injuries, regardless of severity, must be reported immediately to Supervisor/HR.

Physical Requirements / Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach throughout the shift.
• Must follow all RMA safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs, handle materials, and maneuver equipment safely.
• Must be able to climb straight-incline ladders, access elevated platforms, and work around industrial machinery.
• Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and documentation.
• Must have adequate vision, including color vision, to identify materials, labels, and safety indicators.
• Must be able to work extended periods in a hot, noisy, and physically demanding environment.