Equipment Operator I
About The Position
Daikin Applied is hiring an Equipment Operator I for its Dayton, Ohio facility. The role operates basic warehouse equipment and transports materials throughout the facility using Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV). Work includes unloading, loading, put-away, runner, and picking tasks, along with completing pre-operation inspections and daily tasks using computer programs, Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions, and handheld scanners. The operator follows safety and operational procedures, identifies and escalates quality issues, maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards, and takes on increasing responsibility for equipment operation and the types of equipment used. Other duties may be assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The starting wage is $19.00 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential on second shift. The work is in a climate-controlled facility. Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment checks, which may include employment and education verification, background screening, and drug testing. Work visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials.
- Ability to stand for the majority of the shift and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
- Ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- High school education/GED or a minimum of 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety and operational policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Operate basic warehouse equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Safely transport materials throughout the facility using Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), including unloading, loading, put-away, runner, and picking tasks.
- Conduct pre-operation inspections.
- Use basic computer programs, Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions, and handheld scanners to complete daily tasks.
- Identify quality issues and escalate them accordingly.
- Demonstrate increasing responsibility for equipment operation and the types of equipment used.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Growth opportunities
- Climate-controlled facility
- Company-provided life insurance, with optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
- Short-term disability and optional employee-paid voluntary long-term disability
- 120 hours of paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
- 88 hours of company-paid holidays
- 40 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
