Material Handler-Faribault North

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Starting Wage: $25.52 + $2.30 shift differential (when working 2nd shift)

Shift: 2nd Shift - 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, Monday - Thursday, some overtime required

or

Weekend Shift 6AM-6PM Friday-Sunday

Location: Faribault North

What’s in it for you: 

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans 
• 401K Match Funded by Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Referral Bonus Program 
• Growth Opportunities 
• Climate Controlled Facility 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for shipping and receiving purchased or transferred stock and material and finished items 
• Unload incoming materials or purchased parts. Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages and correspond with Shipper to rectify damages and shortages 
• Read work orders or follow verbal instructions to move items into and out of storage, Kitting area and/or production areas. Maintain necessary information and record for inventory locations on the computer and ensure appropriate flow with the materials/goods throughout the process 
• Perform cycle counting functions to ensure proper inventory levels 
• Select containers for parts or products 
• Pack and seal parts, coils or sections into or onto fabricated containers or skids. 
• Load materials into/onto trucks and install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit 
• Use overhead crane and sheet lifter to load and unload sheet metal to maintain proper inventory in Nighttrain 
• Monitor and empty scrap tanks as assigned 
• Oversee the incoming materials and kitting process to ensure that purchased part kits are complete and meet production requirements. Responsible for receiving and issuing of all material for area. Responsible for setup and documentation flow through assigned area 
• Perform inventory transactions and cycle counts 
• Must exhibit attention to detail with a focus on quality work 
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production 
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program to ensure a clean work area 
• Follow and understand HOMESafe, Personal Choice and company safety manual requirements. 
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards. 
• Ability to use hand tools 
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT License 
• All other duties as assigned 

Your Qualifications:

• The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment. 

Your Benefits:  

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:  

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance    
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage   
• Short term disability and optional employee paid voluntary long-term disability   
• 401K retirement plan with employer match 
• 40 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date   
• 88 hours company paid holidays  
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date  
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.