Waste Technician / 3rd Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Global opportunities

Flexibility and work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Waste Technician for the 3rd shift in Shawnee, OK. The role focuses on daily collection, sorting, and safe disposal of waste and recyclables, with machine operation and safety compliance responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Shift hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 4:00 am. The ideal candidate is safety-oriented, reliable, and able to handle physically demanding tasks while maintaining accurate logs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to optimize time management and stay organized.
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and Danfoss initiatives; protect personal and colleague safety.
• Collect, sort, and process recyclable or waste materials.
• Operate basic facility machinery and equipment safely.
• Inspect waste packages for site and regulatory compliance and safety.
• Load and unload materials from collection trucks or bins.
• Follow local and federal safety rules when handling materials.
• Keep accurate daily logs of waste volumes.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing tools

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Waste Technician / 3rd Shift

Req ID: 51788
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

The Waste Technician is responsible for the daily collection, sorting, and safe disposal of waste and recyclable materials. This role involves operating facility machinery, inspecting materials for safety compliance and maintaining accurate logs. Ideal candidates are safety-oriented, reliable and capable of handling physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Shift hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 4:00 am.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform procedures necessary to ensure compliance with Danfoss initiatives and ensure the personal safety of the incumbent and his/her associates including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine safety guards, ergonomic movement, lock out/tag out, SDS procedures, and OHSA regulations.
• Collect, sort, and process recyclable or waste materials.
• Operate basic facility machinery and equipment safely.
• Inspect waste packages to ensure they meet site & regulatory rules and safety limits.
• Load and unload materials from collection trucks or bins.
• Follow local and federal safety rules while handling materials.
• Keep accurate daily logs and paper records of waste volumes.
• Meet standards as communicated by supervisor.
• Perform other related tasks andassignments,as necessary.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize time management, prioritize, and function in a highly organized manner.
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective advanced and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Drive for results

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Occasional walking within warehouse or production areas
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds(as needed)
Frequent use of computers and office equipment
Works in an environment where inattention could cause injury
Combination of office and manufacturing/warehouse setting
Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures when
on the production floor

This is a safety sensitive position.

This position is classified as Safety-Sensitive under the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act.

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 including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.

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.