Inventory Coordinator

Job Title: Inventory Coordinator

Location: Pataskala, OH

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm

Pay Rate: Starting at $22/hr (Negotiable; Dependent upon experience and qualifications)

Ridge Corporation is seeking an experienced manufacturing support professional for a full‑time employment opportunity. The chosen candidate must have knowledge of shipping, receiving, material handling, inventory, and production practices in a manufacturing environment. The candidate must be comfortable with technology and possess at least a basic level of computer skills including spreadsheet development and usage. Previous work experience in a fast‑paced industrial environment is required.

The person selected will be working directly with production, purchasing, shipping, and receiving personnel.

• Responsible for tracking accuracy of scans to locations in provided tracker
• Responsible for allocations of production schedules daily
• Help manager with physical inventory as requested
• Perform daily inventory cycle counts per established company procedures or requests from plant manager, purchasing, scheduling, and/or accounting to align and support system inventory levels
• Complete M.I.A tracking, including training front‑line employees on process and mistake‑proofing as it relates to inventory control
• Adjust labels and inventory transactions as found and ensure labels reflect the correct quantity as shown in ERP system
• Ensure FIFO is being followed by heavy lift team and production operators
• Review pick tickets for accuracy daily
• Review inventory transactions and activity across multiple systems to troubleshoot inventory issues to root‑causes
• Report inventory findings to lead inventory coordinator and cross‑functional management teams to collaborate on solutions to avoid repeat of trouble issues/practices
• Monitor and record current inventory levels, including reconciling stock counts to computer reports in ERP software
• Must be able to navigate ERP software and troubleshoot inventory issues including end‑of‑shift production reconciliation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure:
  • Ongoing training for all warehouse and production staff is relevant to address known issues
  • Accurate and clear labeling of all inventory locations
  • Proper stock rotation practices (FIFO)

• 1. High school or college graduate
• 2. Work experience in a fast‑paced industrial environment
• 3. Ample knowledge of standard manufacturing inventory control, shipping and receiving procedures
• 4. Familiarity with cycle counts, physical inventories, and receiving inspections
• 5. Ability to perform visual validation of received merchandise to quality, description and package details from original purchase order
• 6. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time and to independently troubleshoot problems
• 7. Excellent time management and communication skills
• 8. Willingness to work overtime when needed
• 9. Ability to work both independently and with a team
• 10. Warehouse management systems experience preferred with ability to perform RF functions
• 11. Forklift operation certification required. Must be acquired on the job within 90 days
• 12. Knowledge of company safety, OSHA and department policies and procedures
• 13. Crane experience helpful but not required
• 14. Good applied interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• 15. Ability to read and comprehend basic English and perform basic math functions
• 16. Ability to be self‑motivated
• 17. Willing and able to work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays and rotating days off

• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 75 lbs

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 skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Competitive benefits package after 30 days of employment (medical, dental, vision, prescription, short‑term and long‑term disability, etc.)
• Company match 401(k) and immediate vesting
• Flexible time off program
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for quarterly/annual bonuses
• Laptop for personal/business use
• Reimbursement for business/travel expenses
• FUN place to work, annual field day, monthly employee meetings, food trucks and more

• Contact Chris Poe (Recruiter) via email at