Production Technician

PURPOSE OF ROLE: Receive, unload, load, move, weigh, stack, and stage materials using a forklift or skid steer. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Unload product by operating a forklift or skid steer while using appropriate handling and safety techniques.  Load hoppers with material from lanes or grain trailer by using a skid steer.  Segregate material through the use of a forklift or skid steer, weigh, label, check and stage inbound material correctly.  Check material in lanes to ensure the paperwork description aligns correctly.  Set-up supplies needed to prepare hopper for loading.  Assist in the cleaning of trenches through the use of vacuum equipment.  On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.  Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. • Sign/Date, and completely fill out all required paperwork for each load.  Maintain good housekeeping using organizational skills and follow safety policies.  Follow work instructions and safety policies.  May be asked to assist in physical/cycle counts.  Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner  Identify damages, and report overages/shortages or quality deficiencies  Perform any additional tasks given by Supervisor KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Proven work experience in operating a forklift within a warehouse environment. Skid steer experience, preferred. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Able to follow instructions given for daily tasks. Considerate and respectful to coworkers. Good math, language, and reading skills Knowledge of proper PPE in differing task. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasionally sitting on a powered industrial truck such as forklifts or skid steers. Frequently lift up to 55 lbs. and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot and stand for long periods of time. Climb on and off equipment repeatedly.  Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season LOCATION: Ravago Americas, Baytown, TX