Material Handler/ Stockroom

RICHARDS INDUSTRIALS•Cincinnati, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Richards Industrials is seeking a motivated Material Handler for its Cincinnati, Ohio operation. The role supports the company’s Core Richards business and its Jordan Valve, Low Flow, Steriflow, Steriflow Food & Beverage, Marwin, Hex, and Bestobell product lines. The position is listed as full time and reports to the Materials Manager. The job details also list the Production Manager as the reporting role. The Material Handler identifies, picks, moves, and delivers materials throughout the facility; verifies dimensions, quantities, and material specifications; operates and maintains saws; performs inventory transactions and cycle counts; and hydrotests castings for porosity. The role involves multitasking among three saws and other material-handling and inventory activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area and following required safety policies and PPE requirements. Richards Industrials manufactures pressure regulators, control valves, and other fluid control products. The company has locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Fletcher, North Carolina, and a global headcount of 190. It describes career development as important and highlights investment in growth, a talented team, and community philanthropy and service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift license.
Ability to handle 50 lb. to 200 lb. valve bodies and bar stock with assistance from hand trucks, lifts, conveyors, and hoists.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to eight hours or more at a time.
Ability to multitask and organize the day’s tasks.
Ability to work weekends and overtime when scheduled.
Adherence to safety policies and required personal protective equipment while in the shop area.
Strong work ethic; calm and resilient; organized and detail-oriented; motivated and proactive; disciplined; committed to continuous improvement; outstanding problem-solving ability; and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

Identify, pick, and move castings, machined parts, and/or barstock to appropriate staging areas or machine centers in a timely and efficient manner.
Verify sawed dimensions and ensure pulled part quantities match router specifications and blueprint dimensions.
Confirm materials meet the industry specifications outlined in the router.
Operate and maintain saws to ensure proper working conditions and performance.
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.
Conduct monthly inventory cycle counts.
Hydrotest castings for porosity.
Multitask among three saws, picking castings and machined parts, hydrotesting, and cycle counting.
Deliver materials throughout the facility using forklifts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Follow safety policies, including wearing required personal protective equipment in the shop area.