Location: Redwood Falls, MN
Company: Ritalka
from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.
SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE! BENEFITS Medical Insurance, Health Savings Plan (HSA), Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-of-the-Month, Employee-of-the-Year, On-site
Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Employee and Family Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA University that focuses on continued learning and growth of our employees.
The Buyer has primary responsibility for building and maintaining relationships via phone, fax and e-mail with component vendors and suppliers. Coordinates purchasing and delivery schedule of vendor supplied components with appropriate departments and personnel. Source and buy product to fill requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Qualify and develop new suppliers. Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base by developing long-term, professional relationships
with key vendors. Qualify vendor's product offerings to verify exact part numbers, accurate delivery date, and best price.
Negotiate and buy parts in a timely and expeditious manner. Product research as required. Communication and problem solving Manage parts orders to meet project / forecast / Theory Of Constraint requirements and communicate status to supply chain via established reporting methods. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS: Accurate and professional verbal and written communications Keeping business records, utilizing computers, accurate filling systems, customer and personal service Proficient use of computers, software, ie. Microsoft, office (word, excel and outlook) Complete vendor score cards S & OP meetings Follow company and department standard procedures EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) Purchasing Management or other applicable degree 2+ Years Experience is desired OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.
Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Why You Should Apply Here RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities.
We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. RITALKA, Inc. offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, medical, vision, disability, and 401(k) with a match. We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
also coordinate and work closely with the upcoming shift to determine any needs that may arise regarding changeover. Essential Functions: Operate air sprayers required to finish-spray edges and parts according to QA standards and produce an even top-coat spray on a variety of products.
Clean all spray guns and tips as required. Ability to adhere to all OSHA standards when operating the equipment including masks, gloves etc. Basic spray painting knowledge is preferred. Ability to notify maintenance or put in a maintenance request in case of issues with the ventilation system or spray tools. Presence in the workplace is an essential function of this job. Other duties as assigned. Hours
are typically from 7:00am - 3 :30pm, Monday - Friday Qualifications: Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner.
Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 150 lbs. High School degree preferred but not mandatory. Experience in manufacturing environment preferred but not mandatory. Working Conditions: Our production environment is typical for wood manufacturing and includes a variety of environmental elements including loud noise, dust, and aromas. While this is an indoor operation, temperatures will vary with the outdoor temperature and some areas of the shop may be hot
or cold. Worker may be subject to vibration. Worker is subject to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and/or heat.
Physical Requirements: Production positions are physically demanding and may be strenuous. They are standing positions and include frequent walking, lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. There are a lot of body movements, including extending arms, grasping with hands, and flexing of wrists. There may be a lot of bending and twisting. Each position requires ongoing rotations of movements and workers must have the physicality to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 150 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
ABOUT JONTI-CRAFT: Since 1979, Jonti-Craft has been the leading manufacturer of children's furniture to create spaces that engage, inspire, and protect young learners. We design and craft over 4,000 pieces to furnish learning spaces from small centers to libraries, special learning areas to classrooms of all sizes. You can typically find our products in schools, daycare centers, churches, doctor's waiting rooms, and many other environments. In addition to working hard to produce quality products, Jonti-Craft's top priority is creating an excellent working environment and having a superior company culture.
Our employees are dedicated, and we want to provide a place where they enjoy coming to work. Jonti-Craft is a company that offers advancement opportunities along with a clean and safe working environment. In addition to top salaries and a full program of benefits, we like to reward employees with fun giveaways, contests, and appreciation meals. We're excited that you are interested in joining our team! Job Posted by Applicant Pro
to classrooms of all sizes. You can typically find our products in schools, daycare centers, churches, doctor's waiting rooms, and many other environments. In addition to working hard to produce quality products, Jonti-Craft's top priority is creating an excellent working environment and having a superior company culture.
Our employees are dedicated, and we want to provide a place where they enjoy coming to work. Jonti-Craft is a company that offers advancement opportunities along with a clean and safe working environment. In addition to top salaries and a full program of benefits, we like to reward employees with fun giveaways, contests, and appreciation meals. We're excited that you
are interested in joining our team! About the position: We are looking for a Shipping Loader for our first shift. This person loads, stores, and processes all product leaving Jonti-Craft.
Essential Functions: Pick and identify the location of all product due for shipment and load properly and efficiently on all carriers. Maintain thorough knowledge of all shipping processes and equipment. Operate forklifts (RFT- Regular Full Time only) and pallet jacks. Complete cycle counts and accurate inventory counts and analyze grid locations. Identify all inventory for shipment. Update all bill of ladings. Perform quality checks on all boxed product prior to shipment. Change LP tanks on forklifts
(RFT). Assist in day-to-day housekeeping duties of the shipping area and all of Jonti-Craft.
Presence in the workplace is an essential function of this job. Other duties as assigned. Hours are typically from 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday Qualifications: Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner. Excellent communication skills. Willingness to learn and apply knowledge. Ability to recognize internal issues that may arise, so they do not affect our customers or the timeliness of our deliveries. Ability to operate a handheld PC. May be required to work with or train new employees in the use of a handheld pc.
Must be able to understand and comprehend grid areas and locations. Shipping experience preferred. Forklift experience preferred. Ability to learn our support systems (Fourth Shift and internal tools). Working Conditions: Our production environment is typical for wood manufacturing and includes a variety of environmental elements including loud noise, dust, and aromas. While this is an indoor operation, temperatures will vary with the outdoor temperature and some areas of the shop may be hot or cold. Worker may be subject to vibration. Worker is subject to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and/or heat.
Physical Requirements: Production positions are physically demanding and may be strenuous. They are standing positions and include frequent walking, lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. There are a lot of body movements, including extending arms, grasping with hands, and flexing of wrists. There may be a lot of bending and twisting. Each position requires ongoing rotations of movements and workers must have the physicality to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 150 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reviews and becomes familiar with all carting areas and parts needs required. Responsible for setting and implementing all training aspects of the new parts pickers. Complete understanding of the carting system as well as the hand held PC's required to perform the requirements of the position.
Complete understanding of picking areas and zones and the keen ability to recognize and determine parts required to be carted. Ability to recognize and determine if the part goes on a cart or runner. Coordinates with QA any quality or scrap issues pertaining to parts or parts making when identified during picking. Firm understanding of what to do upon completion of a picked
cart. Assists in Pre-assembly when needed. Verifies and assists with proper part counts and inventory control. Presence in the workplace is an essential function of this job.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other duties as assigned and needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong ability to anticipate upcoming issues to prevent inefficiencies. Continuous communication between all shifts necessary. Excellent people skills. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 150 lbs. Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Good knowledge of Fourth Shift or the ability to learn it a plus. Good computer skills a plus as well. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
Functions: Identifies any blemishes or imperfections in parts and repairs or sends back for re-work. Reads and understand our ECOs and enters them. Perform emergency stop Changes out sanding sheets when necessary. Understands and inputs the necessary basic programs required for operation.
Cleans the area and machine upon completion of shift or periodically if necessary. Presence in the workplace is an essential function of this job. Hours are typically from 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner. Basic mechanical aptitude. Must be able to speak,
read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner. May be required to work with or train new employees. Manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to understand dispatch. Working Conditions: Our production environment is typical for wood manufacturing and includes a variety of environmental elements including loud noise, dust, and aromas. While this is an indoor operation, temperatures will vary with the outdoor temperature and some areas of the shop may be hot or cold. Worker may be subject to vibration. Worker is subject to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and/or heat. Physical Requirements: Production positions are physically demanding and
may be strenuous. They are standing positions and include frequent walking, lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
There are a lot of body movements, including extending arms, grasping with hands, and flexing of wrists. There may be a lot of bending and twisting. Each position requires ongoing rotations of movements and workers must have the physicality to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 150 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time. ABOUT JONTI-CRAFT: Since 1979, Jonti-Craft has been the leading manufacturer of children's furniture to create spaces that engage, inspire, and protect young learners.
We design and craft over 4,000 pieces to furnish learning spaces from small centers to libraries, special learning areas to classrooms of all sizes. You can typically find our products in schools, daycare centers, churches, doctor's waiting rooms, and many other environments. In addition to working hard to produce quality products, Jonti-Craft's top priority is creating an excellent working environment and having a superior company culture. Our employees are dedicated, and we want to provide a place where they enjoy coming to work. Jonti-Craft is a company that offers advancement opportunities along with a clean and safe working environment.
In addition to top salaries and a full program of benefits, we like to reward employees with fun giveaways, contests, and appreciation meals. We're excited that you are interested in joining our team! Job Posted by Applicant Pro
