Forklift Operator

Ridge Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly wage increases

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

9 paid holidays and 40 hours vacation

Fun place to work

Job summary

Ridge Corporation in Ohio seeks a Material Handler to support manufacturing operations. You will move materials, stage for production, and collaborate with production, purchasing, shipping and receiving.

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred and OSHA safety knowledge is essential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 months related experience including operating material handling equipment, forklift certification within 90 days, and familiarity with RF equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 0 months experience may be required; two months related experience preferred, including operating material handling equipment.
• Forklift certification required and to be acquired on the job within 90 days.
• Knowledge of safety, OSHA and department policies.
• Ability to read basic English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment including sit-down forklift with 6 ft forks.
• Stock receipt and staging using RF and equipment.
• Replenish machine centers and load/unload pallets.
• Process receipts with RF for inventory accuracy.
• Perform cycle counts and receiving inspections.
• Follow 5S and safety procedures; maintain neat work area.
• Suggest process improvements; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF functions

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Reading English

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF equipment

Pallet jack

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Title:

Material Handler

Location:

Frazeysburg, OH

Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm
(Occasional OT on Fridays 6am-2:30pm)
2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 4:15pm-2:45am (Occasional OT on Fridays 2:15pm-10:45pm)

(2) 15 min paid breaks and (1) 30 min unpaid lunch

Pay Rate:

Starting up to $19.25/hr (*10% 2nd Shift Shift Differential= $21.17/hr)

Job Summary:

Candidatemust have experience with material handling and general warehouse practices. Duties will include handling all types of material coming into and going out of the manufacturing plant; ensuring that materials are placed in their proper location; gathering and staging material for production lines; moving finished goods from production toappropriate locationor loading for shipment.Previouswork experience in a faste pacedindustrial environment isrequired. The person selected will be working directly with production,purchasing, shipping, and receiving personnel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate various Material Handling equipment including 1200 lbs. Sitdown Mobile Equipment with 6 ft. long forks
• Uses Radio Frequency (RF) andvarietyof material handling equipment to stock receipt of manufactured andpurchasedproducts. Unloads, loads, and stagespurchasedproduct and manufactured product receipts.
• Replenishes machine centers using a variety of material handling equipment and RF.
• Operatesvariety of material handling equipment withappropriate certification. Load and unload material from pallet racking
• Uses Radio Frequency (RF) equipment to process andvalidatereceipt of product for inventory accuracy.
• Familiar and able to conduct cycle counts, physicalinventoryand receiving inspection
• Follows Company safety and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains neat and clean work environment following 5Smethodology
• Makes recommendations to continually improve processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Qualifications:

• High School diploma / GED preferred.
• Twomonthsjob related experiencerequired, including operating Material Handling equipment.
• Warehouse management systems experience preferred withabilityto perform RF functions.
• Forklift operation certificationrequired. Must beacquiredon the job within90 days
• Knowledge of company safety, OSHA and department policies and procedures.
• Crane experience helpful but notrequired
• Good applied interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to read andcomprehendbasic English and perform basic math functions.
• Ability to be self-motivated.

Workplace Experience:

Previousmanufacturing experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to Stand for Long Periods of Time
• Ability to use Power Tools safely

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. Managementmaintainsthe right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for Quarterly Wage Rate Increases
• Competitive Benefits Package after 30 Days of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Short Term andLong TermDisability, etc.)
• Company Match 401K and Immediate Vesting
• Nine Paid Holidays and 40Hours of Vacation upon Date of Hire
• FUN Place to Work, Annual Field Day, Monthly Employee Meetings, Food Trucks and more

Our policy is toprovideequal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.