Material Handler II - (Copper Room) 1st shift

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking a Material Handler II (Copper Room) on 1st shift in Greenwood, SC. The role involves receiving and issuing materials, data entry, and assisting with material availability. A forklift is used daily, with safety and 5S practices emphasized.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 50‑mile residency within Greenwood. Preferred candidates have up to 3 months of related manufacturing and forklift experience, plus familiarity with DMM,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• No immigration sponsorship or CPT/OPT/STEM OPT plans will be offered.
• Relocation benefit is not offered; only candidates in the Greenwood area (50‑mile radius) will be considered.
• Preferred: 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial setting.
• Preferred: 3 months experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (forklift).
• Preferred: 3 months experience using Eaton system controls including material management (DMM) and MRP/ERP (AS400).
• Preferred: 3 months experience using hand and pneumatic tools.
• SC Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and issue raw materials, assemblies, sub‑assemblies, tools, and supplies.
• Forward all required paperwork for data entry.
• Assist planners and buyers with material‑availability processes.
• Box, pack, and ship finished product and raw materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory using supply‑chain tracking systems.
• Operate forklift to move materials.
• Identify nonconforming parts and troubleshoot errors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DMM

AS400

MRP/ERP

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Handler II - (Copper Room) 1st shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00am.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

In the Material Handler II position, responsibilities include receiving and issuing raw materials, assemblies, sub‑assemblies, tools, and supplies; forwarding all required paperwork for data entry; assisting planners and buyers with material‑availability processes; and boxing, packing, and shipping finished product and raw materials as needed.

• Contributing to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by following all policies, using required personal protective equipment, operating equipment properly, and performing 5S duties.
• Using a variety of material‑handling equipment and hand tools to unload and load materials, place materials in designated bin locations, and deliver materials to work centers.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and completing root‑cause analysis in response to quality or production issues.
• Ensuring quality standards are met through visual inspection of material prior to shipping, identification of nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting of errors.
• Participating in cross‑training and covering other job functions when needed.
• Maintaining accurate inventory through the use of supply‑chain tracking systems.
• Operating a forklift to move materials.
• Fulfilling job carts.
• Completing scrap forms.
• Utilizing computer systems, including DMM, AS400, and Enovia.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Greenwood facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position.

Preferred:

• 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 3 months of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift)
• 3 months of experience utilizing Eaton system controls including material management (DMM) and MRP/ERP (AS400)
• 3 months of experience using hand and pneumatic (air) tools.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed to support business requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with persuasive and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

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