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Water Spider / 2nd Shift

Requisition ID: 43814

Job Location(s):

Ames, IA, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

The Water Spider is responsible for keeping materials and paperwork needed to perform an operation in stock at the point of use in assigned production areas.  This position will also be accountable for the general organization of material in their assigned area and the monitoring of ERP data to highlight possible issues, material shortage and impact to the production areas. In the “just in time” concept, Water Spiders take care of all material transport around the processes.  Water Spiders allow operators to concentrate on value adding activities while supporting good efficiency and effectiveness of the operators and machines.  The Water Spider will spend most of their day out on the shop floor.  They will be required to transport materials throughout the factory at times; up to and including proficient operation of forklifts.

Additional Requirements and Skills

+ Attendance: Rarely absent or late, pre-schedules and pre-approves absences. Ability to work occasional overtime.

+ Safety: Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), looks after the safety of others.

+ Quality: Follows standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time.

+ Productivity: Ability to meet or exceed productivity goals, manages time wisely, stays on task requiring little supervision to get the job done.

+ Team Work: respects others, shares information, gives & receives feedback, works interdependently with co-workers to accomplish team goals. Works with others to resolve conflicts.

The types of internal contacts involved in this position on a regular basis include:

+ The position will interact with employees from various departments while maintaining or troubleshooting equipment

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

+ Ensure that all agreements concerning moving and the supply of materials are observed.

+ Ensure that required parts are always available at the agreed place and time.

+ Prepare, communicate, and execute a plan to effectively provide material and any required paperwork needed to run the next job in queue for assigned work centers.

+ Coordinate with Material Handlers, Planners, Team Coordinators, Receiving and Warehouse to ensure parts are ready to run when they are scheduled; from raw material stock to lines, between lines, and between Receiving and the lines.

+ Coordinate with Team Coordinators and Planners to ensure that the correct jobs are being prepared for each work center.

+ Organize incoming and outgoing parts in your assigned area while maintaining organization and consistency throughout the department.

+ Ensure that material and storage, in their area of assignment, appears clean and tidy.

+ React and take immediate actions in case of changes in priority.

+ Participate in continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives.

+ Participate in EH&S and Quality initiatives.

+ Working according to standard operation procedures

Background & Skills

+ High school diploma or equivalent required

+ A proactive team player who is a self-starter with constant attention to improvement.

+ Must possess excellent reasoning and communication skills.

+ Candidate must be extremely focused and organized.

+ This role will require a high level of energy, creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

+ Proficient in MS office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

+ Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time.

+ Previous Assembly or Material Handling experience (including Forklift) preferred.

+ Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred.

**Physical Requirements** :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee occasionally lifts up to 35 pounds and uses a cart to push up to 100 pounds regularly.

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee has the potential to be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is at a level the company recommends hearing protection. The employee must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.

Employee Benefits

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

+ Paid vacation

+ Paid holidays

+ 401k retirement plan, with Company match

+ Personal insurance

+ 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.

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

**Nearest Major Market:** Ames

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Des Moines