Backroom - Material Handler I

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing industry is hiring a Backroom - Material Handler I in Greenwood, SC. The role involves managing materials, ensuring quality, and operating various equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, some manufacturing experience, and skills in communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift).
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Receive and issue raw materials, assist planners and buyers.
• Use material handling equipment to unload and load trucks.
• Conduct visual inspections of materials before shipping.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand and air tools

Job description

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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Backroom - Material Handler I.

The hourly rate for this position is $16.11 per hour.

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

Position Overview:

In the Material Handler position you will receive and issue raw materials, assemblies, sub-assemblies, tools and supplies and forward all necessary paperwork to computer services for data entry, assist the planners and buyers on material availability related processes and box, pack and ship finished product and all raw materials, as appropriate.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

In This Function You Will

• You will contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• You will use a variety of material handling equipment and hand tools to unload and load trucks arriving or leaving from receiving area and for placing material in the proper bin location or delivering material to the wok centers.
• You will proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• You will be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before shipping, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• You will cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.
• You will use supply chain tracking systems to maintain inventory
• You will be required to operate a forklift to move material
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Minimum three (3) months of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift)
• Minimum three (3) months of experience utilizing Eaton system controls including material management (DMM) and MRP/ERP (AS400)
• Minimum 3 months of experience using hand and air tools
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent
  
  
  

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs
  
  
  

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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