Material Handler

Daikin Applied Americas•Dayton, OH

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is hiring a Material Handler at its Dayton, Ohio facility. The role handles materials throughout the manufacturing and shipping process, including picking, moving, counting, labeling, and packing materials and preparing them for shipment. Material handlers use equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks and are expected to meet quality and productivity goals while following safety procedures. The facility is climate controlled. The position offers first shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or second shift, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM; both schedules run Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $18.00–$19.00 per hour depending on experience and skills, with a $1 shift differential for second shift. Work visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including employment and education verification, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law.

Requirements

Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials.
Ability to stand for most of the shift and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to use hand tools for extended periods.
Ability to read and understand written English.
High school education/GED or a minimum of two years of related experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

Read work orders or pick tickets, or follow oral instructions, to determine materials or containers to pick, move, or process.
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or using a forklift, pallet jack, conveyor, or other material-handling equipment.
Load materials into vehicles and apply banding and stretch wrap to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
Count and weigh materials and record the number of units moved or handled on the daily production sheet.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark cases and containers with information.
Pack and prepare cartons for shipment to customers.
Ensure order accuracy and secure packaging to avoid damage during shipment.
Operate a pallet jack and forklift regularly.
Meet quality and productivity deliverables.
Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off and holiday pay.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple medical plan options.
401(k) match.
Employer-contributed pension of $2.50 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by Local 480.
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.
80 hours of paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date.
88 hours of company-paid holidays.
48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date.
Tuition reimbursement after six months of continuous service.
Referral bonus program.
Growth opportunities.
Climate-controlled facility.