Material Handler

Job DetailsJob Location: Richards Industrials - Cincinnati, OH 45209Position Type: Full TimeMaterial Handler – Richards Industrials

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Reports to: Materials Manager

Company Profile

Richards Industrials, founded in 1961, is a manufacturer of pressure regulators, control valves, and other fluid control products, known by our customers for high quality products, great customer service, and fast & reliable deliveries. Our products are marketed under a series of distinct brands, each of which is used in unique applications that require precise technical attributes. The company serves a range of end markets, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, petrochemical, and various industrial segments.

The company has two locations, Cincinnati OH and Fletcher NC, and a global headcount of 190. Equipped with an experienced, passionate team, Richards focuses on driving profitable growth through operational excellence, opening new channels to market, and investing in new products.

Richards has four Core Values

Empowerment – Employees are our most valuable asset
Collaboration – Together we achieve more
Pioneering Spirit – Curiosity and innovation are our driving forces
Service Mindset – Never stop advocating for the Customer

And our purpose is to solve tomorrow’s demanding fluid control problems, today.

The Position

Richards is now seeking a motivated Material Handler to help us elevate our Core Richards business based in Cincinnati. This business is comprised of the Jordan Valve, Low Flow, Steriflow, Steriflow Food & Beverage, Marwin, Hex, and Bestobell product lines.

The Material Handler will report directly to Richards’ Materials Manager.

He or she will be responsible for the following

Correctly identify, pick, and move castings, machined parts, and/or barstock to the appropriate staging areas or machine centers in a timely and efficient manner
Verify the accuracy of sawed dimensions and ensure pulled part quantities match router specifications and blueprint dimensions.
Confirm that materials meet required industry specifications as outlined in the router.
Operate and maintain the saws to ensure proper working conditions and optimal performance.
Accurately perform inventory transactions using the AS400 operating system to maintain inventory integrity.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized saw areas on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Cycle counting inventory on a monthly basis.
Hydrotesting of castings for porosity purposes.
Multitasking between 3 saws, picking castings/machined parts, hydrotesting, and cycle counting.
Deliver materials throughout the facility using forklifts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.

Qualifications Include

High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift license
Capable of handling 50 lb. to 200 lb. valve bodies and bar stock with the assistance of hand trucks, lifts, conveyors, and hoists
Ability to stand for long periods up to eight hours or more at a time
Must be able to multitask and organize the day’s tasks
Ability to work weekends and overtime when scheduled
Must adhere to all safety policies including wearing all required personal protective equipment while in shop area

Personal Characteristics

Strong work ethic
Calm and resilient
Organized and detail-oriented
Motivated and proactive
Multitasker
Disciplined

Committed to Continuous Improvement

Outstanding Problem Solver

Adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic work environment

Why would this role be exciting for me?

Richards is a profitable, thriving company that’s investing for growth - > career development is important for us
This is an opportunity to join a talented, hard-working team that’s pushing itself to be the best it can be
We give back to the community through philanthropy and community service

Richards Industrials firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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