Material Handler

Danfoss in Shawnee has an opening for a 1st shift Material Handler. The hours for this position are Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm with the potential for overtime.

The Material handler will 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.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment and much more Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encourage career growth within our facilities.

• Efficiently & 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. This includes making necessary data entry transactions into PC perpetual inventory systems (i.e. Oracle or MFGPro) 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, MSDS procedures, and OHSA regulations. *
• Perform other related duties and activities as requested by Supervisor

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills: 

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year of verifiable experience as a Materials Handler
• Must have previous forklift experience and a prior history of satisfactory operation of mechanized material handling forklift-type equipment.

Position Criteria

• Demonstrated basic computer data entry skills and proficient 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.
• Must have willingness and ability to complete and pass the Danfoss-Shawnee forklift training/licensing course (for all equipment used within the Shawnee facility) within 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 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.*

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan
• 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. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.