Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 27,912 - 39,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits effective day one of employment

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Material Handler for the 2nd Shift in Highland, IL. This position offers an hourly rate of $24.56 plus a $0.50 shift differential. You will operate various rigging equipment and powered industrial trucks.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and experience with industrial trucks. Benefits start on day one, including retirement plans and educational assistance. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks.
• Ability to operate rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate rigging equipment including nylon straps and spreader bars.
• Operate a forklift, crane, and combi lift.
• Wear fall protection body harness and lanyard.

Skills

Operating powered industrial trucks

Fall protection knowledge

Attention to safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Combi lift

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Material Handler – 2nd Shift at our Highland, IL location. The hourly rate for this position is $24.56 per hour, with a $0.50 shift differential. Core hours are 3:00p.m. – 11:00p.m.; overtime may be required and will exceed these hours.

Benefits

• Benefits effective day one of employment
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement program
• And more

What you’ll do

• Operate rigging equipment, including nylon straps, wire braided straps, chain slings, sheet stock handler, rail rack attachment, and spreader bars.
• Operate a forklift, crane, and combi lift.
• Wear fall protection body harness and lanyard.

Qualifications

Basic (Required)

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks (forklift, crane, combi‑lift).
• Eaton does not support immigration sponsorship for this position.
• No relocation is offered; only applicants within 50 miles of Highland, IL are considered (active‑Duty military service members are exempt).

Preferred

• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Prior overhead crane operating experience.

Position Success Criteria

• Availability to work overtime as required.

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