Material Handler

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division in Greenwood, SC is hiring a Material Handler. The role focuses on receiving and issuing materials, supporting planning, and ensuring accurate documentation for data entry.

The position operates Monday–Thursday 7:00 am–3:00 pm with an $18.11/hour wage and eligibility for a variable incentive program. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and various hand tools, maintaining inventory accuracy, and helping teams with material availability and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 months forklift experience required.
• Within 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC; relocation not offered.

Responsibilities

• Receive and issue raw materials, assemblies, sub-assemblies, tools, and supplies; forward documentation for data entry.
• Support planners and buyers with material-availability processes.
• Prepare finished products and raw materials for boxing, packing, and shipping as needed.
• Operate forklift and use material handling equipment to unload/load trucks and move materials.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and perform root cause analysis.
• Cross-train and stand in for other employees as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

SC Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Handler. The rate for this position is $18.11 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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

In the Storeroom Material Handler role, you are responsible for receiving and issuing raw materials, assemblies, sub‑assemblies, tools, and supplies, as well as forwarding all required documentation to computer services for data entry. You also support planners and buyers with material‑availability processes and prepare finished products and raw materials for boxing, packing, and shipping as needed.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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 work centers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• Responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before shipping, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.
• Use supply chain tracking systems to maintain inventory.
• Operate a forklift to move material.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• 3 months of experience operating a powered industrial truck (forklift).
• 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.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred qualifications

• 3 months of industrial manufacturing experience
• 3 months of experience using hand and pneumatic (air) tools
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria

• Flexible with work hours and available for overtime as needed to support the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups within a team‑oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle or feel objects and materials.
• Frequently required to stoop and perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color distinction.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to noise while performing job duties.
• Frequent exposure to dust in the work area.

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