Material Handler

Material 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 tomorrows 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 days 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 thats investing for growth - > career development is important for us
• This is an opportunity to join a talented hard-working team thats 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.