Mission Critical Shipping Associate

Eaton Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC is seeking a Senior Production Associate, Shipping on 1st Shift. This role focuses on packing and shipping orders, updating Eaton systems, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

A CDL Class A is required to be considered, with opportunities to train on forklift equipment and achieve certifications. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork while contributing to a productive environment and meeting delivery goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) Class A to be considered.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered; candidates within a 50‑mile radius will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Pack, create and band equipment, parts, materials and accessories for shipment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and perform root cause analysis.
• Close trailers and manage/shuffle shipping paperwork for trailers ready to be staged.
• Train and be certified in operating fork trucks and pallet jacks.
• Communicate with carriers when loads are ready to be pulled.
• Maintain quality through visual inspections and addressing nonconforming parts.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Lean concepts

Forklift certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vista

DMM

MRP/ERP AS400

Job description

Mission Critical Shipping Associate

The hourly rate for this position is $20/hr per hour. 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

Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC is currently seeking Senior Production Associate, Shipping on 1st Shift to join our team. This position requires possession of a CDL Class A license to be considered.

In the Senior Production Associate, Shipping role, you will be responsible for packing and shipping customer orders and completing transactions in Eaton systems to maintain accurate inventory. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete your job function and meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential- and where you can help us reach ours.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• Compare shipping order to identify units and/or material for shipment. Select and prepare paperwork, commercial invoices, custom papers, shipping lists, instruction booklet, etc.
• Pack, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment. Apply carton labels, stickers, stencils as required by shipping orders, instructions, drawings, etc.
• Collect driver contact information (i.e., cell numbers, name, etc.) and provide them with job site contact information, delivery hours, call ahead requirements, etc.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• Responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before shipping, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.
• You will close trailers (TMS Processes) and manage/sort Shipping paperwork for closed trailers that are ready to be staged for carrier pull.
• You will be required to train and be certified in operating fork trucks, manual and electronic pallet jacks.
• You will communicate with carrier when loads are ready to be pulled.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

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.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) Class A to be considered.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of (enter location) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or prior certification in operation of forklifts used to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
• Experience with Eaton systems including order entry (Vista), material management (DMM), MRP/ERP (AS400).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem solving skills with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Willing to get forklift and yard truck certified as driving both are required for the role.
• Must work somewhat independently 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.

Additional Information

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 stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds and to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds with or without accommodation. 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 communicate.

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

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 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.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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. 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.