Material Handler / 1st Shift

Danfoss USA; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss USA is seeking a reliable Material Handler for the 1st Shift in Freeport, IL. The role involves the efficient handling, storing, and transferring of materials, requiring teamwork and effective communication. Candidates should possess a High School diploma and fork truck experience, and will benefit from various employee perks including paid time off and medical insurance.

Benefits

Three weeks of Paid Time Off

13 paid holidays annually

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) Savings Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Fork truck experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED is mandatory.
• Effective communication and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate storing, moving, stocking, and transferring of materials.
• Work closely with team members to ensure accurate inventory.
• Handle all related material handling functions on site.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Fork truck

Job description

Material Handler / 1st Shift

Requisition ID:

44057

Job Location(s):

Freeport, IL, US

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function:

Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:

On-site

Job Description

Performs accurate storing, moving, stocking, and transferring of materials.

This is a 1st Shift position, with a pay range of $20.30 per hour to $22.50 per hour.

Qualified candidates must have a valid drivers license and the ability to drive a Company box truck (U-Haul type truck).

Job Responsibilities

Team members must be able to work together closely and assist each other performing all phases of material handling related functions. Initiative, cooperation and good communication skills are essential to be an effective contributor to the team. Team members are expected to perform all related functions of their job classification on ensuring the accuracy of inventory picks and stores. Accurately processing product for shipping, stocking, and transferring of materials throughout the facility. Works from appropriate system generated reports as well as special instructions from Team Leader or Manager. Basic computer skills necessary. Daily housekeeping and organization are required. Will use fork trucks, electric and hand trucks or hoists to perform tasks. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Responsible for following all department control plans and procedures including TPE, ISO, and VPP programs. Receives training from Team Leader or other classifications regarding the above related duties.

The employee needs to be able to work overtime and weekends. Fork truck experience is a requirement with sit down fork truck experience preferred.

Background & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED


• Fork truck experience required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms,

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance,

The employee is regularly required to lift up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision requirements of this position include: Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Specific vision requirements of this position include: Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually Loud Noise (e.g. large earth-moving equipment or metal can manufacturing)

Employee Benefits

• Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off annually for newly hired employees


• 13 paid holidays, including floating holidays annually


• Annual Bonus Program


• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and safe harbor contributions


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance eligibility upon date of hire


• Company paid Basic Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (with enhanced buy up option)


• Optional Life Insurance & AD&D (including Spouse/Child Optional) coverage


• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spendingand a Health Savings Account (including company contribution) if enrolled in applicable Danfoss Medical Plan


• Paid Parental Leaveand Adoption Assistance


• Paid Bereavement Leave


• Military Leave Benefits


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Reimbursement for industry/organization membership dues, home office expenses, etc., based on established eligibility criteria


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program


• Voluntary benefits such as: Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity and Fraud Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• Additional benefits such as virtual physical therapy sessions, fitness membership programs, and day care provider network assistance

Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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.