Material Handler II (IGX Barebones)

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking a Material Handler II (IGX Barebones) at our Greenwood, SC facility. The role handles receiving, issuing materials, data entry, and shipping, with a focus on safety and accurate inventory.

Shift schedule is evenings: Mon-Thu 4:30pm–1:30am, Fri 3:30pm–7:30pm, with 90 days of first-shift training. Eligible for a variable incentive program and ongoing cross-training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for CPT/OPT/STEM OPT or similar.
• No relocation benefit; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Greenwood facility.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and issuing raw materials, assemblies, sub-assemblies, tools, and supplies.
• Forwarding required paperwork for data entry and assisting planners with material availability.
• Boxing, packing, and shipping finished goods and raw materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory using supply-chain tracking systems and perform 5S duties.
• Operate forklift and use material-handling equipment to move materials.

Skills

Forklift experience

Data entry

Inventory control

Quality inspection

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

SCMC Certification

Tools

DMM

AS400

Enovia

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Handler II (IGX Barebones) at our new location at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC.

The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm until 1:30 am and Friday from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Please note that during the first approximately 90 days, training will take place on first shift hours.

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

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Previous forklift experience
• 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 industrial manufacturing experience
• 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

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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