Material Handler

About the role

Richards Industrials, founded in 1961, is a manufacturer of pressure regulators, control valves, and other fluid control products. The company serves pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, petrochemical, and various industrial segments. The Cincinnati, Ohio location is part of a global headcount of 190 and focuses on the Jordan Valve, Low Flow, Steriflow, Steriflow Food & Beverage, Marwin, Hex, and Bestobell product lines.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Multitask 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

• 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