Material Handler

Daikin Applied Americas; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401k match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Growth Opportunities

Climate Controlled Facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is hiring for a warehouse/production associate in Dayton, OH. The role involves reading work orders, moving materials, and packaging shipments on a 1st shift with potential overtime. A fast-paced environment and PPE use are required.

Competitive benefits apply, including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching. Starting wage is $18.00 per hour, with full-time hours on 1st shift, and opportunities for growth within a climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and communicating in English clearly and effectively.
• Ability to lift/push/pull materials and stand for long periods.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and using PPE.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or tickets to determine materials to be moved.
• Load/unload materials using pallet jack, forklift or manual handling.
• Pack and prepare cartons for shipping; ensure accuracy of orders.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years related experience

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand tools

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Starting Wage

$18.00 an hour

Shift

1st shift 8:00am-4:30pm + overtime

Location

Dayton, Ohio

What’s in it for you:

• Paid Time Offand Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401k match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility

Your Responsibilities:

• Reads work order or pick ticketsor follows oral instructions toascertainmaterials or containers to be picked, moved, or processed
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, forklift, pallet jack, conveyor, or other material handling equipment
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs banding and stretch wrapping to prevent shifting or damage in transit
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites todesignatedarea
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Attachesidentifyingtags or labels to materials or marks information or cases or containers
• Packs and prepares cartons for shipping to customers
• Ensures accuracy or order and security of packaging to avoid damage in shipment
• Operate a pallet jack and forklift on a regular basis
• Able to meet quality and productivity deliverables
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• 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
• 120 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company paid holidays
• 40 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.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!