Equipment Operator I

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Starting Wage: $19.00

Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Location: Daikin Applied - Dayton, OH

What’s in it for you: 

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans 
• 401k match
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Referral Bonus Program 
• Growth Opportunities 
• Climate Controlled Facility 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Follows all safety and operational policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Operate basic warehouse equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Safely transport materials throughout the facility using Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), including unloading, loading, put away, runner, and picking tasks.
• Conducts pre-operation inspections.
• Uses basic computer programs, Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions, and handheld scanners to complete daily tasks.
• Identifies quality issues and escalates accordingly.
• Demonstrates increasing responsibility for equipment operation and types of equipment used.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Your Benefits:  

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:  

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance    
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage   
• Short term disability and optional employee paid voluntary long-term disability   
• 120 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date   
• 88 hours company paid holidays  
• 40 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date  
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.