Material Handler​/2nd Shift

Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:
On-site

Req

Job Location:

Ames, IA, US

Employment Type:

Full Time

Material Handler performs any of the functions associated with shipping, receiving & distribution of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods. Specific activities include receiving & inspecting incoming materials and transporting these materials to warehouse storage, stockroom, production area or other designated locations. This position also picks, packs, and transports goods to staging area for shipment. This position may track and unload incoming material and/or check goods received against purchase order, bill of lading, etc.

Material Handlers may be certified to operate forklift or other material handling power equipment to accommodate storage of products throughout the warehouse, stockroom, or facility.

This is a 2nd Shift position, working Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

• Operate a forklift safely (required). Safety record will be considered when selecting employees for Material Handler positions.
• Operate a pushcart to pick parts from shelving units and deliver to area of need.
• Pack parcel – maneuver completed packages to the appropriate skid.
• Use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel as well as ERP systems such as SRP.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform arithmetic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute ratio, percent) and interpret basic data visualizations such as bar graphs.
• Apply common sense to carry out written, oral or diagram instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Apply a strong quality mindset when receiving, evaluating, handling, and delivering materials for production.
• Assess and prioritize customer needs to provide timely delivery.
• Observe operations processes to define and document work standards and suggest improvements.
• Leverage lean concepts, creative problem solving, and out‑of‑the‑box thinking when faced with opportunities for improvement.

Position

Qualifications:

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Safety:
  Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), looks after the safety of others.
• Attendance:
  Rarely absent or late, pre‑schedules and pre‑approves absences.
• Quality:
  Uses RF scanners for bar coding of shipments. Responsible for following all department control plans and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy. Follows standard work procedures, self‑acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time.
• Productivity:
  Ability to meet or exceed productivity goals, manages time wisely, stays on task requiring little supervision to get the job done.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and depth perception (three‑dimensional vision – ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
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