Tape Operator

Position Title: Tape Operator

Location: Frazeysburg, OH

Pay: $21.18/hr (includes 10% shift differential)

Plus quarterly wage rate increase opportunities

Schedule: 2nd Shift: MondayThursday, 4:15 PM2:45 AM

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 Tape Operator to run and monitor the production equipment at the heart of our manufacturing process. If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and dependable, this role is for you.

You'll play a key role in maintaining product quality, meeting production goals, and keeping operations safe and efficient, working both on your own and as part of a team. Machine operation, manufacturing, or industrial experience is a plus. Your benefits start after just 30 days, and you'll earn 40 hours of vacation from day one.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently

Follow work instructions, procedures, and production specifications

Handle machine start-up, shutdown, and basic troubleshooting

Load and manage production materials, including creels and rewind stations

Perform quality inspections to make sure products meet standards

Use HMI controls and our ERP system for production tracking and data entry

Meet production goals and efficiency standards

Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and company safety procedures at all times

Keep your work area clean and organized using 5S methods

Communicate clearly with production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams

Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement projects

Take on other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Ability to read work instructions and basic production specifications

Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Strong attendance, communication, and teamwork skills

A self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Prior manufacturing, machine operation, or industrial experience

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This is a hands-on manufacturing role in a fast-paced production environment.

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

Paid Vacation plus 9 paid holidays

Annual field day, monthly employee meetings, food trucks, and more

How to Apply:

Ready to join our team? Apply today, or email Chris Poe, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at Chris.poe@ridgecorp.com with any questions.

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.

Offered compensation: $21.18/hr