Material Handler

Daikin Applied Americas • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler moves, handles, counts, records, labels, packs, and prepares materials for shipment or processing in a manufacturing environment. The role uses material-handling equipment, including a pallet jack and forklift, and requires attention to order accuracy, packaging security, quality, productivity, and safety. The facility is climate controlled. The listed schedules are Monday through Friday: first shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or second shift, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Second shift includes a $1 per hour shift differential. Starting wage is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history and education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis testing. Testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable laws. Work visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• Ability to use hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to read and understand written English.
• High school education/GED, or a minimum of 2 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 by hand or using a forklift, pallet jack, conveyor, or other material-handling equipment.
• Load materials into vehicles and install banding and stretch wrapping to prevent shifting or transit damage.
• Move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Count, weigh, and record units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheets.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases or containers.
• Pack and prepare cartons for shipment to customers.
• Ensure order accuracy and packaging security to avoid damage in shipment.
• Operate a pallet jack and forklift regularly.
• Meet quality and productivity deliverables.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 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.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
• Referral bonus program.
• Growth opportunities.
• Climate-controlled facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED