Inventory Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Weekly pay

Shift premium

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking an Inventory Technician for 1st Shift in Wisconsin. The role pays $23.15 per hour with a schedule of 5 am to 1 pm and potential overtime. You will perform proactive cycle counts, production order documentation, and inventory adjustments to maintain accuracy.

Strong Excel/Office skills and organizational abilities are essential. We offer health benefits, vacation, paid holidays, weekly pay, shift premiums, and opportunities for overtime and growth within

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with material handling, logistics, warehousing, or material planning in a manufacturing environment OR 3 years of general manufacturing experience
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to learn new computer skills
• Ability to organize work and plan activities 1-3 months out

Responsibilities

• Print and prepare paperwork for production orders (OPS) incl. material availability checks
• Assist with related production planning tasks
• Execute and enter cycle counts per regular cycle count program of preselected items and commodities
• Perform inventory adjustments to maintain accurate inventory and address discrepancies
• Communicate via email and Teams; update spreadsheets and trackers
• Collaborate with internal buyers and suppliers on shortages/overages and expediting needs
• Provide support for special projects such as physical inventory and other materials-related initiatives

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

Planning

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

SAP ERP

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Inventory Technician - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.15 per hour. The hours for this shift are 5 am - 1 pm.

Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Execute proactive cycle counts and conduct reactive inventory checks/adjustments. Convert and print production order documents (OPS, Barrier and Service orders) and elevate material availability shortages. Implement ECNs and Deviations after they are approved, including updating existing production orders on shop floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• A. • Print and prepare paperwork for production orders (OPS) incl. material availability checks
• • Assist with related production planning tasks
• • Execute and enter cycle counts per regular cycle count program of preselected items and commodities
• • Perform computer transactions (inventory adjustments) required to maintain accurate inventory and problem-solving activities where inventory accuracy results are below target
• • Utilize email and Teams to communicate regularly
• • Update spreadsheets and other trackers where required
• • Collaborates with internal suppliers/ Buyers incl. part shortages/ overages and expediting of needs
• • Supports other Supply Chain (including Materials Team) operations on an as-needed basis incl. vacation cover
• • Provides support for special projects incl. Physical Inventory or similar Materials related projects

Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience with material handling, logistics, warehousing, or material planning in a manufacturing environment OR 3 years of general manufacturing experience
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to learn new computer skills
• Ability to organize work and plan activities 1-3 months out

Preferred:

• 5 years experience on Shop floor/ Distribution / Warehouse environment
• Inventory Control experience preferred
• SAP ERP experience
• Ability to track and differentiate between cycle stock and WIP stock
• Experience working with Engineered to Order products

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