Material Handler / 1st Shift (6:00 am to 4:00 pm

About the role

Complete material transitions and maintain inventory accuracy by skillfully using electronic and administrative tools. Move, store, retrieve, load, unload, and/or stack products and materials using manual or mechanized (forklift-type) material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely perform a variety of material handling activities including loading/unloading freight, stacking & moving palletized and non-palletized materials throughout, within and outside the facility, either manually or with the use of any type of manual or mechanized material handling equipment in use at the facility.
• Store/retrieve products and materials to/from vertical storage racks or stands, pallet lifters, tilters, floor, etc.
• Move and/or deliver products and materials to manufacturing, assembly or storage locations throughout the plant to ensure correct materials are located at the right place at the right time.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, audit for correct part numbers & quantities, and perform related PC data entry/retrieval transactions, including making necessary data entry transactions into PC perpetual inventory systems (i.e. SAP) for all items moved.
• Perform minor and preventative maintenance on material handling equipment as required.
• Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing departmental and plant goals.
• Perform housekeeping duties on each shift along with provisional standards meeting 5-S requirements; perform tasks as necessary to meet Danfoss Lean System requirements.
• Perform procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Danfoss Safety Process and ensure the personal safety of the incumbent, including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine safety guards, ergonomic movement, lock out/tag out, SDS procedures, and OHSA regulations.
• Perform other related duties and activities as requested by Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of verifiable experience as a Materials Handler.
• Previous forklift experience and a prior history of satisfactory operation of mechanized material handling forklift-type equipment.
• Demonstrated basic computer data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Outlook applications.
• Demonstrated skills in data entry, building & manipulating spreadsheets and working with databases (i.e. Oracle, MFG Pro, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task while performing self-directed work with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with other employees in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to complete and pass the Danfoss-Shawnee forklift training/licensing course (for all equipment used within the Shawnee facility) within the first day in this classification.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and any shift as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50-75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to carry at least 50 feet.*
• Ability to stand, sit, and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, and use a ladder up to 8 hours a day, occasionally up to 12 hours per day.*
• Vision to accurately read all necessary labels, production documents, and computer monitor screens.*

*Denotes an essential function of this classification.

Schedule

1st Shift, with work hours 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. Benefits may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.