Material Handler - 1st Shift

Eaton; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Material Handler for the 1st shift at the Arden, NC location. The role requires strict inventory control, safe operation of powered industrial vehicles, and proactive problem solving to keep production moving.

The position emphasizes accurate stock placement, FIFO handling, and collaboration with planners and supervisors to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be within a 50-mile radius of Arden, NC.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and operate powered industrial vehicles (PIV).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of materials from Receiving through the facility across multiple product lines.
• Perform rack audits and scan racks to identify stockouts and support production.
• Operate PIV equipment (order pickers, stand-up forklifts) safely and follow safety protocols.
• Consolidate pallets at point-of-use locations and ensure correct material placement.
• Use AS400 system to locate materials and assist in inventory transactions.
• Float to other SCM team roles as needed to support operations.

Skills

Prior experience in manufacturing

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400 system

Job description

Career Opportunities: Material Handler - 1st Shift (76169)

Requisition ID76169-Posted10/23/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCADdivision is currently seeking aMaterial Handler - 1st Shift. This position is based at our Arden, NC location.

The hourly rate for this position is$21per 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:

The Material Handler is responsible for coordinating the flow of materials from Receiving throughout the facility across multiple product lines. This role requires strict inventory control, strong organizational skills, and a high level of self-direction. The Material Handler operates powered industrial vehicles (PIV), including order pickers and stand-up forklifts, and communicates directly with material handlers, supervisors, and team leads to ensure efficient production support.

In this function you will:

• Collect and return all cycled Kanban cards to the appropriate Material Planner
• Perform rack audits and scan racks to identify stockouts
• Support and assist in managing the Production Tower
• Partner with planners to locate missing or misplaced materials
• Utilize AS400 system to locate materials as needed
• Recognize and respond to urgent production requests with immediate action
• Provide support across other areas of the Material Handling team as needed
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) and follow all safety protocols
• Conduct daily pre-use inspections of PIV equipment; report any damage or safety concerns immediately
• Consolidate partial pallets at point-of-use (POU) locations to maintain space and support material flow
• Ensure the right material is in the right location at all times
• Stock POU locations using FIFO (First In, First Out) and spike card consumption methods
• Accurately place and track overflow materials in designated storage locations
• Complete accurate inventory transactions using scanning equipment
• Manage the cycling and return of totes and pallets to Receiving for reuse
• Utilize continuous improvement (CI) practices to enhance material storage and stocking processes
• Maintain flexibility to float into other SCM team roles as needed

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, internet, and related tools)

Position Criteria:

• Ability to obtain and maintain required Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certifications
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds at waist, shoulder, and overhead levels; perform frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and squatting; and regularly climb up and down ladders in support of material handling and tool use, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and reliable attendance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekdays and weekends

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