Material Handler - 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Handler - 1st Shift to join our team.

The hourly rate for this position is $21 per hour.

The core hours are Mon-Fri. - 6a-2:30p.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting efficient material handling and inventory management across production lines, ensuring timely replenishment and accurate tracking of parts and supplies.

In this function you will:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures and promptly report any unusual conditions or potential hazards to the appropriate personnel.

• Introductory knowledge of routine tasks and date entry in Hotsheets to ensure that the Shipping and Receiving Team is aware important parts that are arriving.

• Ability to support the Excess & Overage (E&O) process under the guidance of more senior teammates.

• Engage in daily team tier meetings to review goals, address production interrupters, and monitor performance metrics.

• Manage incoming Advanced Purchase and application-specific parts, as well as Kanban materials; ensure timely replenishment and accurate inventory records.

• Transport and organize materials across assigned product lines to support efficient production flow.

• Collaborate regularly with Supervisors, Line Leads, and the Supply Chain team to ensure proper material placement and stock accuracy.

• Assist with the unloading and loading of inbound and outbound material shipments and ensure proper handling and storage.

• Dispose of pallets, crates, and scrap materials efficiently into the appropriate containers and assist in management of metal and wire scrap waste.

• Partner with the Supply Chain team to conduct monthly cycle counts, rack checks, store and manage excess or obsolete materials according to final disposition instructions.

• Respond promptly to urgent material requests from Supervisors and production staff, ensuring timely support.

• Evaluate and report damaged or incorrectly ordered materials by writing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) or Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs) as needed.

• Provide cross-functional support for material handling across other production lines during peak periods, absences, or vacations.

• Demonstrate familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and know where to access them when needed.

• Upon certification, able to safely maneuver pallets of completed gear to designated areas for truck loading, ensuring no damage during transport under the guidance of more senior material handlers or leadership.

• Upon certification, able to properly utilize protective safeguards on gear and ensure items are securely wrapped for shipment under the guidance of more senior material handlers or leadership

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have High School diploma or GED from accredited institution

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, distribution center, or warehouse environment with experience related to inventory, shipping, or receiving.

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographic area (50-mile radius) will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts.

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and reliable attendance.

• Strong computer literacy and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Knowledge of Kanban, Vista, AS400 or related order-management system

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Physically capable of lifting up to 35 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to climb ladders and work at height up to 15 feet.

• Willingness to work overtime, including weekdays and weekends as needed.

• Production facility environment with Personal Protective Equipment requirements including safety shoes, protective eyewear, and high visibility vest. Closed non-temperature-controlled environment.

• Ability to lift 35lbs. per person and 70lbs. with a buddy lift; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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