Lead Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Eaton's IS VEH Technology division is currently seeking a Lead Shipping/Receiving Clerk. This is a full time, on-site position based at our Southfield, MI facility.


The Lead Shipping Receiving Clerk is responsible to own responsibilities for Southfield shipping and receiving department. This position will lead of all aspects and functions related to shipping and receiving including but not limited to, development, implementation, and enforcement of processes and procedures, data reporting, data storage, and packaging and shipment services for domestic and foreign shipment.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $56000 - $83000 a year. This position is also eligible for overtime earnings.
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.


Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you'll do:

• Owner and leader of all aspects of shipping and receiving including but not limited to; processes/procedures, data collection and reporting, data storage, and receiving / shipment / delivery of product and material.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by prioritizing tasks and directing team members to ensure focus on key objectives. Train new and existing team members on shipping and receiving procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Provide shipping/receiving coverage during core business hours (typically 7 am - 4 pm) and overtime hours as necessary on short notice.
• Candidate must be able and willing to consistently take responsibility for publication, communication, and enforcement of established shipping and receiving procedures / policies and for the revision of these items as necessary, pending management approval.
• Familiar with freight standards for both domestic and foreign shipment and receipt. Must keep up to date with all Vehicle Group and Corporate contracts governing shipments.
• Responsible for working (with support from EHS department) to research and determine shipping and receiving requirements related to worldwide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Includes executing those requirements to ensure seamless delivery of products, components, chemicals, and potential hazardous materials. Candidate functions as facility contact person for SDS information pertaining to all chemicals entering the campus and the person responsible for entry of material SDS information into the 3E system.
• Process and deliver incoming/outgoing mail, distribution of interoffice mail, pickup and deliveries to and from the post office and interaction with the post office as necessary. Work includes maintaining mailbox labels and areas.
• Candidate is responsible for directing all Southfield outbound shipments to approved carriers and working with vendors as necessary on foreign shipments to minimize errors that can cause delays and extra charges.
• Responsible for all documentation related to incoming and outgoing shipments and for the accurate and timely (daily) entry of required information into the appropriate electronic tracking and storage systems per accounting and finance policy including but not limited to Oracle. This includes semi-autonomous 'receipt' of goods in Oracle based upon packing slips.
• As a member of the Facilities Team the candidate will be cross trained to perform inside and outside maintenance assignments, including stocking office supply areas, room setups, and occasional A/V equipment moves.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution with at minimum (5) years experience in Shipping/Receiving AND/OR Associates Degree from an accredited institution.
• 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."
• No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Southfield, MI to be considered. Active Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Facilities Management, Business and/or Engineering
• Experience in Oracle (shipping, receiving and purchasing request entry)
• Experience with Global Trade processes and requirements
• Leadership/Supervisory experience
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks (forklift, stacker, pallet jack)
• ISO14001 knowledge

Skills:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in inventory management
• Must be results-oriented and highly adaptable
• Supportive team player in a corporate environment
• Ability to achieve results in a matrix environment
• Ability to influence outside of a direct reporting relationship
• Project management skills
• Ability to balance between delegation and a hands-on approach with critical assignments

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