Material Handler 1st Shift

Eaton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Indianapolis seeks a Material Handler for 1st shift to support inbound/outbound distribution operations. The role offers an hourly rate of 23 per hour and emphasizes safe, accurate order fulfillment and material handling in a dynamic warehouse.

Responsibilities include receiving, labeling, put away, order picking, replenishment, and operating RF scanners and WMS to ensure correct shipments. Overtime may be required to meet demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Good physical condition and ability to lift heavy objects.
• Certification of powered industrial equipment is necessary.
• 1 year of warehouse/distribution center experience driving reach truck or order/cherry picker.
• Relocation is not provided; candidates within a 50-mile radius of Indianapolis, IN will be considered.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work specific shift hours and overtime based on customer demand.
• Preferred: Oracle Warehouse Management System experience.
• Preferred: 3 years' experience in a warehouse/distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill functions in a Distribution Center: Receiving, Labeling, Put away, Order Picking, Slotting, and Replenishment.
• Read tasks via RF scanner/WMS and pick correct items.
• Count goods and complete tasks via electronic WMS.
• Inspect picked/put away items for damage.
• Store materials in designated warehouse locations with proper labeling.
• Load and verify outbound materials against shipments.
• Safely operate forklifts (reach/order/cherry picker, pallet jacks) and other equipment.
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure order picking/put away accuracy.
• Follow instructions and company policies including housekeeping.
• Maintain safety and quality; perform lower-class tasks if necessary.
• Use RF scanner and computer keyboard.
• Must lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Continuous standing, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks without loss of efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate material handling equipment

RF scanner operation

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered industrial equipment certification

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Material Handler 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is 23 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

The Material Handler may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment to help fulfill overall mission to process Inbound / Work in process and/or Outbound freight accurately, timely, and safely.

Essential Functions

• Performs one or more of a variety of functions in a Distribution Center environment associated with fulfilling orders. Potential work assignments include Receiving, Labeling, Put away, Order Picking, Slotting, Replenishment, critical ship today sure order fulfillment.
• Capable of reading incoming tasks via electronic WMS and select the correct items from the warehouse shelves to avoid errors.
• Count out the appropriate number of goods to fulfill an order and complete the tasks via electronic WMS.
• Inspect and verify material picked/put away is free of any visual damage.
• Store materials in designated warehouse locations and ensure proper organization and labeling.
• Load, inspect and verify outbound materials against shipments / bill of ladings.
• Safely operate forklifts (reach and or order/cherry pickers, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Resolve discrepancies. Research all workable solutions to ensure order picking / put away is accurate.
• Follow written and oral instructions. Adhere to all company policies and procedures including good housekeeping.
• Maintain quality workmanship, observe safety procedures, report unsafe acts, and perform work of equal of lower classification if necessary.
• Use of RF scanner and computer keyboard required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Continuous standing, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Supports and participates in continuous improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• Capable of managing multiple tasks without losing efficiency or productivity
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Good physical condition and the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Certification of powered industrial equipment is necessary.
• 1 years' experience in a warehouse/distribution center environment driving reach truck and or order/cherry picker
• Relocation is not provided. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Indianapolis, IN will be considered.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must be able to work specific shift hours and have flexibility to work overtime based on customer demand.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Warehouse Management System experience
• 3 years' experience in a warehouse/distribution center environment

Skills

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