Distribution Technician / 1st Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Distribution Technician for the 1st shift in Shawnee, OK. Responsibilities include packing, shipping, receiving, auditing materials for quality, and maintaining inventory integrity in a hands-on distribution role.

The position runs 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with duties ranging from loading and labeling to generating kit orders and ensuring accurate paperwork for domestic and export shipments. Safety and 5-S are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum eight months of distribution experience in packaging/shipping/receiving.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Package, label, and ship products and materials with accurate documentation.
• Audit materials and processes for quality and maintain inventory integrity.
• Perform material handling, data entry, and cycle counting.
• Coordinate with schedulers and suppliers to resolve shortages and allocate resources.

Skills

Material handling

Data entry

Inventory control

Shipping documentation

Quality auditing

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Distribution Technician / 1st Shift

Req ID: 49204 Job Location: Shawnee, OK, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

This individual will package, kit and/or ship products & materials, receive products & materials, audit materials & processes for quality, ensure inventory integrity, perform a variety of material handling and related data entry activities, and prepare necessary distribution-related documents.

This is a 1st Shift position, with work hours 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Efficiently & safely perform a variety of material handling activities including loading/unloading freight, stacking & moving palletized materials, storing & retrieving materials from vertical storage racks.
• Package, label, move, and complete required documentation in response to a variety of distribution types of instructions.
• Perform operations 80 activities: including adding plugs, seals, removing paint over spray, and ensuring all motors are up to Danfoss’s quality standards before shipping to Danfoss’s customers.
• Resolve allocation/shortage problems by working effectively with schedulers and others (both Danfoss people and external suppliers), as required.
• Perform a variety of shipping activities including scheduling of freight carriers and ensuring that all goods and paperwork (including domestic and export documentation) is accurate and complete per customer orders.
• Communicate effectively with customers to address and resolve shipping-related problems.
• Receive inbound freight and expedited shipments and MRO/Commodity deliveries, ensure documents are complete and accurate, distribute documents and notify recipients per established procedures, and ensure proper data entry into necessary computerized data base(s).
• Generate kit orders from customer orders & kanban demand, then build/assemble/package kit orders, pulling parts and prioritizing activities per manual and computerized order requirements.
• Monitor stock levels against order requirements and take appropriate actions to resolve allocation & shortage problems.
• Perform audit, inventory location assignments, cycle counting and other audit and control activities to effectively maintain accuracy of required inventories.
• Perform housekeeping duties on each shift along with provisional standards meeting 5-S requirements.
• Perform tasks as necessary to meet other ELS requirement, i.e. set-up reduction, CFM, error proofing, etc.
• Perform procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Danfoss Safety Process and ensure the personal safety of the incumbent including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine safety guards, ergonomic movement, lock out/tag out, MSDS procedures, and OHSA regulations. Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing departmental and plant goals.
• Meet standards as communicated by supervisor
• Perform other related duties and activities as assigned by supervisor.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of eight (8)months distribution experience similar to packaging/shipping/receiving
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.
• Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Shawnee, Oklahoma will be considered
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform self-directed work with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated basic computer data entry skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with other employees in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read, understand and effectively apply information contained in all applicable documents
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and any shift as needed. Ability to lift 50-75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

Position Criteria

• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps and use ladder up to 8 hours per day, occasionally up to 12 hours per day
• Vision to accurately read all related distribution documents and computer monitor screens
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis

What You’ll Get from Us

• 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.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits to include paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan (with employer match) personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.