Material Handler
About the role
As a Material Handler at Danfoss, you play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly. Your efforts guarantee that every production line receives the correct parts promptly, enabling our teams to produce the high-quality components trusted by customers worldwide. Your precision and attention to detail help sustain product flow, minimize downtime, and promote a safe, efficient, and well-organized work environment. By performing your duties effectively, you contribute directly to our delivery performance and uphold the reliability that defines Danfoss solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide materials and components to production lines to enable teams to achieve daily manufacturing goals.
- Receive, stock, retrieve, and stage parts to ensure inventory accuracy and organization.
- Utilize handheld RF scanners to locate, track, and confirm part numbers and quantities.
- Package, label, and prepare materials for internal production and outbound shipments.
- Keep work areas clean and organized to promote safety and efficient material flow.
Requirements
- Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to accurately interpret shop orders, part numbers, and fundamental instructions.
- Willingness to utilize or learn to utilize RF scanners and inventory management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding safety standards.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to drive motorized tugger cart.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English is essential.
- Candidates must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.
Benefits
- 3 weeks of accrued PTO plus paid holiday shutdown at Christmas
- Medical and dental insurance starting day one
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- $2.50/hour shift premium for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shift
- Sign‑on bonus up to $1000, based on shift and experience
- Development opportunities within a supportive, safety‑focused team environment
Pay
Starting Pay: $17.00–$17.50/hr. Effective October 5th: Starting Pay: $20.00–$21.00/hr + $2.50 shift premiums for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shift. (Earlier note: $1.50 shift premiums for 2nd & 3rd shift.) Sign‑on bonus up to $1000 based on shift and experience.
Schedule
2nd Shift: Monday – Friday | 2:45 PM – 10:45 PM (+$2.50 shift premium). 3rd Shift: Monday – Friday | 10:45 PM – 6:45 AM (+$2.50 shift premium). 4th Shift: Friday – Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Work 36 hours but get paid for 40) (+$2.50 shift premium). Part‑time shifts: Saturday – Sunday 6:00 am – 4:00 pm (No shift premium).