Distribution Technician

Danfoss in Shawnee has an opening for a Distribution Technician. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm with the potential for overtime.

This individual will package, kit and/or ship products & materials, receive products & materials, audit materials & processes for quality, ensure inventory integrity, perform a variety of material handling and related data entry activities, and prepare necessary distribution-related documents.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year's. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encourage career growth within our facilities.

• Efficiently & safely perform a variety of material handling activities including loading/unloading freight, stacking & moving palletized materials, storing & retrieving materials from vertical storage racks.
• Package, label, move, and complete required documentation in response to a variety of distribution types of instructions.
• Perform operations 80 activities: including adding plugs, seals, removing paint over spray, and ensuring all motors are up to Danfoss's quality standards before shipping to Danfoss's customers.
• Resolve allocation/shortage problems by working effectively with schedulers and others (both Danfoss people and external suppliers), as required.
• Perform a variety of shipping activities including scheduling of freight carriers and ensuring that all goods and paperwork (including domestic and export documentation) is accurate and complete per customer orders.
• Communicate effectively with customers to address and resolve shipping-related problems.
• Receive inbound freight and expedited shipments and MRO/Commodity deliveries, ensure documents are complete and accurate, distribute documents and notify recipients per established procedures, and ensure proper data entry into necessary computerized data base(s).
• Generate kit orders from customer orders & kanban demand, then build/assemble/package kit orders, pulling parts and prioritizing activities per manual and computerized order requirements.
• Monitor stock levels against order requirements and take appropriate actions to resolve allocation & shortage problems.
• Perform audit, inventory location assignments, cycle counting and other audit and control activities to effectively maintain accuracy of required inventories.
• Perform housekeeping duties on each shift along with provisional standards meeting 5-S requirements.
• Perform tasks as necessary to meet other ELS requirement, i.e. set-up reduction, CFM, error proofing, etc.
• Perform procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Danfoss Safety Process and ensure the personal safety of the incumbent including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine safety guards, ergonomic movement, lock out/tag out, MSDS procedures, and OHSA regulations.
• Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing departmental and plant goals.
• Meet standards as communicated by supervisor.
• Perform other related duties and activities as assigned by supervisor.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 8 months distribution experience similar to packaging/shipping/receiving
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Shawnee, OK will be considered
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does 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.

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.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.