Ravago Manufacturing Americas
Posted Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Purpose Responsible for the safe, efficient, and technical operation of the QC Laboratory located at Mays packaging facility. The technician will conduct preliminary, in-process, and final analysis of materials that are used at the production facility. The technician must be familiar with all aspects of the sampling and testing processes, and capable of working under minimal supervision. All laboratory activities are to be conducted according to good laboratory practices (GLP) and shall comply with established standards of operation.
Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Practices the principles of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement under the GFSI guidelines and follows established cGMP practices.
Conducts preliminary, in-process, and final analysis of materials that are used at the production facility.
Conducts pre-acceptance inspections of incoming materials.
Obtains samples and performs incoming analysis of materials that are utilized in the Company’s packaging operations.
Maintains laboratory procedure documentation that supports all analytical activity performed by the laboratory.
Performs calculations to determine the amount of raw materials required for production batches and assigns lot numbers to those batches.
Performs environmental monitoring sampling as required.
Performs cleaning and sanitation verification checks (includes both equipment and chemical concentration checks).
Is familiar with the operation, repair and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation utilized within the laboratory to ensure the highest level of equipment reliability and operational effectiveness.
Assists the QC Supervisor in organizing and storing retain samples, and the disposal of laboratory waste.
Communicates with the QC Supervisor regarding laboratory stock items and orders laboratory supplies as necessary.
Assists Production Manager with the Customer Specification Review and Supplier Change Notices processes.
Assists with Customer, Regulatory, and Supplier Audits as necessary as well as other duties as assigned.
Assists the Production Manager with batch documentation reviews.
Assists the Production Manager with filing and scanning completed document packets (e.g., shipment and receipt packets).
Conducts all laboratory activities according to good laboratory practices (GLP) and complies with established standards of operation.
Keeps up with updated knowledge and operational expertise on each laboratory instrument located at this facility.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
Relationship Management –
builds engaging relationships with all organizational stakeholders through trust, teamwork, and direct communication.
Quality Control Expertise –
High pressure decision making often needed with little information. Must be able to determine correct course of action under ambiguous circumstances. Must possess a high level of moral character and personal value system. Must be comfortable working in a warehouse, manufacturing environment.
Critical evaluation –
makes sound decisions based on evaluation of available information, assesses the impact of changes to law on organizational accounting management functions
Consultation –
analyzes specific business challenges involving the workforce and offers solutions based on best practice in research
Ethical practice and Integrity
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Business Acumen
- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Leadership and Navigation
- Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Analysis/Reasoning
- Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
Fiscal Accountability
- Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions.
Team Leadership
- Manages and guides group efforts by providing guidance, direction, and support for the purpose of achieving a goal.
Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in business management or related field, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer skills required:
Accounting Software; Contract Management Systems; Development Software; Human Resource Systems; Inventory Software; Microsoft Office Suite; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software; WIN system; Warehouse Management Systems; ERP system.
Experience:
1 plus years of experience handling chemical/hazardous materials.
Experience:
Demonstrates ability to use standard procedures and perform work thoroughly.
Experience:
Successfully interacts, communicates, and works with supervisors and personnel.
Experience:
Performs tasks accurately with a sense of orderliness and timeliness, while paying attention to detail.
Experience:
Works independently and demonstrates initiative to hard work.
Experience:
Demonstrates knowledge and respect for Mays Chemical Company operations and procedures.
Physical Demands
Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Stooping : Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing : Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling : Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motions : Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Visual Acuity : Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS 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.
Job Family PRODUCTION / QUALITY
Job Function PRODUCTION - PLANT QUALITY / REGULATORY TECHNICIAN
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Purpose Responsible for the safe, efficient, and technical operation of the QC Laboratory located at Mays packaging facility. The technician will conduct preliminary, in-process, and final analysis of materials that are used at the production facility. The technician must be familiar with all aspects of the sampling and testing processes, and capable of working under minimal supervision. All laboratory activities are to be conducted according to good laboratory practices (GLP) and shall comply with established standards of operation.
Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Practices the principles of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement under the GFSI guidelines and follows established cGMP practices.
Conducts preliminary, in-process, and final analysis of materials that are used at the production facility.
Conducts pre-acceptance inspections of incoming materials.
Obtains samples and performs incoming analysis of materials that are utilized in the Company’s packaging operations.
Maintains laboratory procedure documentation that supports all analytical activity performed by the laboratory.
Performs calculations to determine the amount of raw materials required for production batches and assigns lot numbers to those batches.
Performs environmental monitoring sampling as required.
Performs cleaning and sanitation verification checks (includes both equipment and chemical concentration checks).
Is familiar with the operation, repair and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation utilized within the laboratory to ensure the highest level of equipment reliability and operational effectiveness.
Assists the QC Supervisor in organizing and storing retain samples, and the disposal of laboratory waste.
Communicates with the QC Supervisor regarding laboratory stock items and orders laboratory supplies as necessary.
Assists Production Manager with the Customer Specification Review and Supplier Change Notices processes.
Assists with Customer, Regulatory, and Supplier Audits as necessary as well as other duties as assigned.
Assists the Production Manager with batch documentation reviews.
Assists the Production Manager with filing and scanning completed document packets (e.g., shipment and receipt packets).
Conducts all laboratory activities according to good laboratory practices (GLP) and complies with established standards of operation.
Keeps up with updated knowledge and operational expertise on each laboratory instrument located at this facility.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
Relationship Management –
builds engaging relationships with all organizational stakeholders through trust, teamwork, and direct communication.
Quality Control Expertise –
High pressure decision making often needed with little information. Must be able to determine correct course of action under ambiguous circumstances. Must possess a high level of moral character and personal value system. Must be comfortable working in a warehouse, manufacturing environment.
Critical evaluation –
makes sound decisions based on evaluation of available information, assesses the impact of changes to law on organizational accounting management functions
Consultation –
analyzes specific business challenges involving the workforce and offers solutions based on best practice in research
Ethical practice and Integrity
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Business Acumen
- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Leadership and Navigation
- Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Analysis/Reasoning
- Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
Fiscal Accountability
- Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions.
Team Leadership
- Manages and guides group efforts by providing guidance, direction, and support for the purpose of achieving a goal.
Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in business management or related field, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer skills required:
Accounting Software; Contract Management Systems; Development Software; Human Resource Systems; Inventory Software; Microsoft Office Suite; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software; WIN system; Warehouse Management Systems; ERP system.
Experience:
1 plus years of experience handling chemical/hazardous materials.
Experience:
Demonstrates ability to use standard procedures and perform work thoroughly.
Experience:
Successfully interacts, communicates, and works with supervisors and personnel.
Experience:
Performs tasks accurately with a sense of orderliness and timeliness, while paying attention to detail.
Experience:
Works independently and demonstrates initiative to hard work.
Experience:
Demonstrates knowledge and respect for Mays Chemical Company operations and procedures.
Physical Demands
Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Stooping : Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing : Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling : Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motions : Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Visual Acuity : Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS 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.
Job Family PRODUCTION / QUALITY
Job Function PRODUCTION - PLANT QUALITY / REGULATORY TECHNICIAN
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