Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Vacation time

Overtime opportunities

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Material Handler on the 2nd shift at the Oakley Ct site in Richmond, VA. The role offers a pay rate of $19.47 per hour plus a $2 shift differential and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

You will safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to receive, store, and ship materials, using RF scanners to track inventory and ensuring loads are secure and properly documented.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to receive, store, deliver, and transport materials to storeroom and point-of-use locations.
• Inspect materials for damage and ensure proper handling and protection.
• Use RF scanners to accurately track inventory movement.
• Secure loads using stretch wrap machines and tools.
• Maintain accurate stock levels, consolidate and locate inventory, and support cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized following 5S guidelines.
• Notify internal customers of incoming material receipts.
• Drive internal trucks for timely pickups and deliveries, including to outside vendors and contractors.
• Flex across material handling areas and take on other duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Material Handler - 2nd Shift at our Oakley Ct site in Richmond, VA.

The pay rate for this position is $19.47 + $2 shift differential per hour.

This site is currently offering a $2,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible new hires.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross‑train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What You’ll Do

You’ll keep our operation moving by safely operating forklifts and material‑handling equipment to receive, store, and ship materials and products, making sure everything gets where it needs to go.

In This Function You Will

• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment to pick, stow, deliver, and transport materials to storeroom and point‑of‑use locations.
• Inspect materials for damage and ensure proper handling and protection.
• Use RF scanners to accurately track inventory movement.
• Secure loads using stretch wrap machines and tools.
• Maintain accurate stock levels, consolidate and locate inventory, and support cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized following 5S guidelines.
• Notify internal customers of incoming material receipts.
• Drive internal trucks for timely pickups and deliveries, including to outside vendors and contractors.
• Flex across material handling areas and take on other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution

No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Richmond, VA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. 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

• Material Handling experience including Forklift
• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

Position Criteria:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to use computer systems for the input and tracking of materials.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping in work area
• Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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