Material Handler - 1st Shift - Arden, NC

VetJobs; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Material Handler for the Arden, NC area on first shift. The role involves coordinating material flow, operating powered industrial vehicles, and ensuring inventory accuracy to support multiple production lines.

Qualifications include a High School/GED and ability to obtain PIV certifications. The position is on-site in Arden with potential for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.
• Candidates within 50 miles of Arden, NC will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of materials from Receiving to production across multiple lines.
• Operate PIV equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Perform rack audits and locate stockouts; support the Production Tower.
• Use AS400 to locate materials and assist planners as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions with scanning equipment.

Skills

PIV operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High School/GED

Tools

AS400 system

Scanning equipment

PIV equipment

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

The hourly rate for this position is $21 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

The Material Handler is responsible for coordinating the flow of materials from Receiving throughout the facility across multiple product lines. The 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

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

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

City

Arden

State

North Carolina

Job Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Eaton