Material Handler - B-shift

Eaton; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Sumter, SC is seeking a Material Handler - B-shift (Mon-Thu, 3:00 pm–1:00 am) to support Shipping and production. The role involves cycle counts, material handling, and ensuring timely delivery of components to manufacturing lines.

The position requires forklift/crane operation experience, knowledge of materials planning and shipping systems, and a high school diploma. Local residency within 50 miles and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Forklift/crane operation experience in material handling.
• Knowledge of materials planning, scheduling, receiving, shipping and tracking systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Sumter, SC.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and cranes to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
• Receive, document, store, and issue all job-related material to satisfy production requirements.
• Support assembly and fabrication requirements for materials as needed.
• Package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging.
• Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Comply with safety and industrial hygiene requirements and perform 5S-focused housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift/crane operation

Materials planning

Receiving

Shipping

Inventory tracking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

DMM

AS400

Mapics

Vista

Outlook

Job description

What You’ll Do

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Material Handler - B-shift. The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday, 3:00 pm - 1:00 am.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.50 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.

Primary Responsibility

Eaton’s Commercial Products and Assemblies division is currently seeking a Material Handler-Forklift Operator to join our team. This position is based out of our Sumter, SC facility. The primary function of this role is to be responsible for providing manufacturing expertise and support in the Shipping area, including allocation of materials, planning, scheduling, verifying, receiving, and shipping in either the Front or Back Storeroom. No relocation benefit is offered for this position.

Essential Functions

• You will utilize computers and perform cycle counts of components. Analyze cycle count information to determine root cause and corrective action. Resolve all errors by research and auditing of transactions.
• You will operate forklifts and cranes to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
• You will receive, document, store, and issue all job‑related material to satisfy production requirements.
• You will support assembly and fabrication requirements for materials as needed.
• You will package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging.
• You will apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• You will comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals.
• You will perform routine preventative maintenance when required to ensure peak performance of all manufacturing equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Forklift and/or crane operation experience to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
• Broad range of knowledge in materials planning, scheduling, receiving, shipping and tracking systems.
• High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution.
• Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Sumter (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literate.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures related to steel and bus fabrication, purchasing, receiving, shipping and inventory control.
• Computer skills to include Excel, Word, DMM, AS400, Mapics, Vista and Outlook.

Position Criteria

• Must be able to multi‑task and balance various demands while achieving goals.
• Must demonstrate a collaborative style and work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Must be a self‑starter capable of working with minimum supervision and solving various problems as unusual circumstances arise through interfacing with other departments.
• Ability to deal with both internal and external suppliers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities.
• Self‑motivated and results oriented; strong organizational skills.
• Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process. Perform quality checks as instructed.
• Ability to keep assigned work‑area clean and organized per 5S standards.

Additional Information

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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Benefits

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.