What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Spider - C shift position at Danfoss?
Job Description
Semikron Danfoss in Utica has an opening for a Water Spider on C shift. The normal working hours for this position are every other Wednesday, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5:45 am - 6:15 pm. This position will train on a Monday to Friday 8 hour schedule until trained and moving to the 12 hour shift schedule.
The Water Spider will be 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.
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 including 100% climate-controlled facility 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.
Job Responsibilities
- 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 and Warehouse Technicians with movement of material from 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
- High School Diploma or GED
Background & Skills
- 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 long periods of time.
- Previous Assembly or Material Handling experience (including Forklift) preferred
- Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred
Semikron Danfoss – The ultimate partner in Power Electronics
Semikron Danfoss unites two companies that complement each other through shared values such as enthusiasm for technology that enable a sustainable future. We believe in a modern and dynamic leadership culture to unleash the full potential of our teams. Innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. The success of our employees is our success. That is why we offer a wide range of development opportunities and assign great importance to the health and well-being of our employees. The foundation of our joint work is our family-like corporate culture, which is characterized by trust, commitment and genuine teamwork.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
