Overview:

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems.  We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support.  Daifuku Automotive America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity.  

The company is currently seeking an experienced Shipping and Inventory Clerk for our facility in Reynoldsburg, OH. 

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin.  Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

Daifuku Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one

Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

FSA/ HSA

Company provided life and disability plans

401K: Fidelity

7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)

13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)

11 paid holidays

Yearly performance bonuses

PPE Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

The primary goal is to satisfying customer requirements of quality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity. Specifically, the Shipping and Inventory Clerk is responsible for all job activities required to support production processes. These activities include but are not limited to: assisting in a variety of warehouse duties, including shipping and receiving, building pallets/crates and packaging materials for shipping, monitoring and maintaining inventory; preparing work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials (kitting). 

Other responsibilities: 

Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies 

Package, secure and load product 

Track and prepare documents for product while monitoring database activity for inventory 

Communicate effectively with vendors when necessary, both verbally and in writing.  

Maintains dock and storage facilities in an organized manner; receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; restocks items as necessary; labels shelves 

Maintains all necessary associated documentation to support shipping and inventory activity 

Follows all plant safety guidelines; practices and procedures. Must be aware of activity in the work surroundings and maintain a clean and safe work area 

Properly use personal protective equipment when required 

Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements 

Supports all departments with inventory needs 

Perform other tasks as assigned 

Qualifications:

Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Any technical or vocational education/training in relation to skills listed below is also desirable. 

Blueprint reading knowledge preferred 

Must have basic computer skills (primarily Microsoft Excel) 

Must have basic measurement and math skills; must have knowledge of basic hand tools and measuring instruments 

Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available) 

SAP experience desirable  

Must be able to pass a background check and pre employment drug test 

Team player - must be able to work with others and/or alone  

Must have and maintain a high sense of urgency to meet and exceed all production goals  

Attentive to detail watching for material defects, quality issues, inventory levels 

Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and twisting throughout shift 

Capable of repetitively lifting 25-50 lbs. 

Must maintain regular attendance – have reliable transportation  

Candidates must be flexible to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends and/or holidays 

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in typical manufacturing environment with overhead cranes and forklifts.  

Overhead LED lights throughout the workspace create a bright workspace for employees to safely perform their work. 

Normally clean work environment where the process creates some grinding dust, heat/cold, fumes/odors, and vibration. Housekeeping is performed as needed throughout the day and at the end of each shift. 

The noise level in the work environment is normal to manufacturing processes with air tools, grinders, and other tools.  Yearly audiometric testing is provided by the company to monitor areas for improvement. 

Non-climate-controlled facility in the summer, each work area is provided with fans to help keep cool. In the winter it is heated. 

Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Entry level experience (training may be provided) 

Required Equipment  

Steel Toe Shoes/Boots 

  

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

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