Material Handler - 2nd shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton in Richmond, VA is seeking a Material Handler on 2nd shift. The role requires operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to move items between staging, storage, and shipping areas, while maintaining accurate records and safe handling of materials.

The position offers a starting pay of $19.47 per hour plus a $2 shift differential, plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Benefits include health coverage, vacation, holidays, overtime opportunities, and education

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit; Richmond, VA facility (50-mile radius) only.
• Preferred: Material Handling experience including Forklift and warehouse/manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial trucks to stow, pick, deliver, unload, and transport materials.
• Visually inspect materials for damage and ensure proper handling and protection throughout storage and movement.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas in accordance with 5S guidelines.
• Utilize RF scanners to accurately transact and track material movement within inventory systems.
• Operate stretch wrap machines and wrapping tools to secure loads prior to storage or transport.
• Maintain accurate stock levels by coordinating material movement and assisting with inventory activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Career Opportunities: Material Handler - 2nd shift (75881)

Requisition ID75881-Posted10/22/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aMaterial Handler - 2nd shift at our Oakley Ct site in Richmond, VA.

The pay rate for this position is $19.47 + $2 shift differentialper 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
• Overtime opportunities
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

This position requires the ability to use a forklift or power equipment to move and store a variety of materials, parts, and products.

This position will transport items from incoming staging area or from finished goods staging area to a storage area and/or shipping area.

This position may operate an overhead crane or hoist to assist in moving of material.

Individual will also complete related documentation associated with shipping and receiving material as well as move or expedite material to the proper department.

In this function you will

• Safely operate powered industrial trucks and material handling equipment to stow, pick, deliver, unload, and transport materials to storeroom and point of use locations.
• Visually inspect materials for damage and ensure proper handling and protection throughout storage and movement.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas in accordance with 5S guidelines.
• Utilize RF scanners to accurately transact and track material movement within inventory systems.
• Operate stretch wrap machines and wrapping tools to secure loads prior to storage or transport.
• Maintain accurate stock levels by coordinating material movement, consolidating inventory across locations, and locating materials as needed to support operations.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory activities.
• Notify internal customers of material receipts or items marked to their attention.
• Flex between material handler areas and perform additional duties as operational needs require.
• Perform internal truck driving duties, including timely pickups and deliveries, and assist with product receipt and delivery to outside vendors and contractors.

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

Skills:

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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