Packaging Specialist

Ridge Corporation; Frazeysburg (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly wage rate increase

Medical, dental, vision and disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Team activities and meetings

Job summary

Ridge Corporation in Frazeysburg, OH seeks a Packaging Specialist to package finished goods and prepare shipments. You will operate select equipment, verify counts, and maintain accurate records in our ERP system. This hands-on role requires adherence to safety procedures and teamwork to meet production goals.

The position is full-time, hourly, with a daytime schedule and occasional overtime. Benefits include wage increases, health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off after a probation period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 months of job-related experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
• Ability to read basic English and perform basic math, including reading a tape measure.
• Knowledge of safety rules, OSHA, and department procedures including Lockout/Tagout.

Responsibilities

• Package finished goods and move parts between pallets.
• Verify material counts match labeled quantities.
• Operate powered industrial equipment with required certification (tow motor, overhead crane).
• Build wood pallets for outbound shipments to specification.
• Enter data in ERP system and manage labels.
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures on every shift.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Basic math

English reading

Time management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tow motor

Overhead crane

Lockout/Tagout

Job description

Position Title: Packaging Specialist

Location: Frazeysburg, OH

Pay: Up to $18.25/hour to start, plus quarterly wage rate increase opportunities

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM; occasional Friday overtime, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch per shift

Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Position Summary:

Ridge Corporation is hiring a Packaging Specialist to package and prepare finished goods for shipment. If you have manufacturing or warehouse experience with packaging, machine operation, material handling, or logistics, and you enjoy hitting production goals as part of a team, this role is for you.

You’ll work in a fast-paced industrial environment alongside our shipping, production, safety, quality, and engineering teammates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Package finished goods and move parts between pallets as needed
• Verify that material counts match labeled quantities
• Operate powered industrial equipment, including a tow motor and overhead crane, with the appropriate certification
• Build wood pallets for outbound shipments to specification
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories
• Print and manage labels, including re-pack labels, and enter data in our ERP system
• Follow work instructions, manage multiple tasks, and troubleshoot issues independently
• Follow company safety and department procedures at all times
• Keep your work area clean and organized using 5S methods
• Meet or exceed production standards and suggest ways to improve our processes
• Take on other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• At least 2 months of job-related experience, including machine operation or maintenance
• Experience in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Ability to spot ultrasonic, thermal, electrical, and pneumatic concerns
• Ability to follow work instructions from start-up through shutdown
• Knowledge of company safety rules, OSHA, and department procedures, including Lockout/Tagout
• Ability to read and understand basic English and do basic math, including reading a tape measure
• Clear verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and strong time management
• A self-motivated approach, working well both independently and as part of a team
• A proven commitment to quality, compliance, and productivity

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior manufacturing experience

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This is a hands-on manufacturing role on your feet for most of the shift.

• Stand for long periods
• Operate equipment safely

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:

• Quarterly wage rate increase opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term and long-term disability, and more, starting after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• 40 hours of paid vacation plus 9 paid holidays
• Annual field day, monthly employee meetings, food trucks, and more

This posting describes the general nature and level of work for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills, and management may assign or reassign duties at any time.

Our policy is to provide equal 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.