Critical Materials Handler & Forklift Operator

Eaton Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Sumter, SC facility is seeking a Material Handler-Forklift Operator to join the Shipping team. You will allocate materials, verify and ship components, and support front or back storeroom operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, performing cycle counts, documenting transactions, and ensuring safety and 5S standards. High school diploma or GED required; local residency within Sumter area preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift and crane operation experience to transport and locate equipment and materials.
• Broad range of knowledge in materials planning, scheduling, receiving, shipping, and tracking systems.
• High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution.
• Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Sumter (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and cranes to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
• Receive, document, store, stage and issue all job-related material to satisfy production requirements.
• Support assembly and fabrication requirements for materials as needed.
• Package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging.
• Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Comply with safety and industrial hygiene requirements and use PPE.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure peak performance of manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Materials planning

Scheduling

Receiving and shipping

Inventory tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

DMM

AS400

Mapics

Vista

Outlook

Job description

Eaton Corporation’s Sumter, SC facility is seeking a Material Handler-Forklift Operator to join the Shipping team. You will allocate materials, verify and ship components, and support front or back storeroom operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, performing cycle counts, documenting transactions, and ensuring safety and 5S standards. High school diploma or GED required; local residency within Sumter area preferred.