Equipment Operator I - Growth & Climate-Controlled Facility

Daikin Applied Americas; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate at the Dayton, OH facility. The role supports safe, efficient material handling, inventory scanning, and basic equipment operation in a climate-controlled environment.

Starting wage is $19.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for long shifts, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety and operational policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Operate basic warehouse equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Safely transport materials throughout the facility using Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), including unloading, loading, put away, runner, and picking tasks.
• Conducts pre-operation inspections.
• Uses basic computer programs, Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions, and handheld scanners to complete daily tasks.
• Identifies quality issues and escalates accordingly.
• Demonstrates increasing responsibility for equipment operation and types of equipment used.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) operation

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate at the Dayton, OH facility. The role supports safe, efficient material handling, inventory scanning, and basic equipment operation in a climate-controlled environment.

Starting wage is $19.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.