Warehouse Tech - KPP Heavy U - Day Shift

Detroit Diesel Corporation; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Canton, OH is seeking a Warehouse Technician for the KPP Heavy Unitizing - Day Shift. The role focuses on receiving and stocking parts, meeting safety and quality standards, and working with various equipment on a full-time onsite basis.

Key duties include lifting up to 75 pounds, operating forklifts and order pickers, staying in good physical condition, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
• Safety and quality commitment.
• Reports to: Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Pick jobs for KPP.
• Move parts up to 75 pounds unassisted while maintaining quality and production standards in Receiving of parts.
• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching into 48” deep locations to pull or stock truck parts.
• Stand and/or walk 100% of the work schedule.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, pick trucks, propane powered lifts, battery changing equipment, conveyors, dock levelers, etc.
• Operate stand-up reach lifts up to 4,000 lbs and man-up order picker up to 22 ft. with 3,000 lbs capacity.
• Maintain housekeeping requirements.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Work flexible hours.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (TOS) with ideas for improvement.

Skills

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Effective communication

Flexibility in hours

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Reach trucks

Order picker

Propane powered lifts

Conveyor lines

Job description

Inside the Role

POSITION TITLE: Warehouse Technician

DEPARTMENT: KPP Heavy Unitizing - Day Shift

SHIFT: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-4:00pm (OT as needed)

POSTING PERIOD: Sept 21, 2026 through Oct 5, 2026

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pick jobs for KPP
• Ability to lift and move parts up to 75 pounds in weight unassisted, pull/push and slide parts up to 100 lbs. unassisted, while maintaining quality and production standards in Receiving of parts.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist and reach into 48” deep locations to pull or stock truck parts.
• Stand and/or walk 100% of the work schedule, with exception to break and lunch times.
• Ability to safely operate and / or work in the vicinity of many types of equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, pick trucks, propane powered lifts, battery changing equipment, electric carousels, conveyor lines, heavy duty pneumatic staple guns, compactors, dock levelers, etc.. without risk to self or other employees.
• Ability to operate stand-up reach lifts, rated at 4,000 lbs lifting capacity as well as man-up order picker to a height of 22ft. rated at 3,000 lbs. lifting capacity.
• Maintain housekeeping requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others within and outside the work group.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement program (TOS) and responsible for coming up with ideas / suggestions for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently
• Safety and Quality Commitment
• Reports to: Supervisor

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Canton, OH US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions - mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more - both within our company and in our offices around the world.