Shipper/Receiver - 1st Shift - RDC

Eaton Corporation; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and vacation time

Paid holidays

Weekly Pay

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Shipper/Receiver for 1st Shift at their facility in Youngsville, NC. This position involves sorting and verifying shipments and using a warehouse management system.

Applicants should have at least two years of experience in logistics, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Benefits include health coverage, paid holidays, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in logistics or warehouse environment.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship.
• Candidates within 50 miles of the location will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Sort, verify, record, and route incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Perform quality checks to meet Eaton’s standards.
• Use SAP to process freight.

Skills

Logistics experience

Good judgment in handling material

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklifts

Job description

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Shipper/Receiver – 1st Shift – RDC at our site in Knightdale, NC. This site will be moving to our new facility in Youngsville, NC Summer2026.

The hourly rate for this position is $19 per hour.

Core hours for this role are 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross‑train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more

What You’ll Do

Position Overview: The Shipper/Receiver provides manufacturing expertise and support including but not limited to sorting, verifying, recording, and routing incoming and outgoing shipments.

In this function you will:

• Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. You will ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process and perform quality checks as instructed.
• Operate and read hand‑held RF units to find, move and allocate material.
• Use a resource management system (SAP) to process all incoming and outgoing freight.
• Prepare items for shipment by assembling containers, posting weights and affixing proper postage and paperwork.
• Interface with shipping office, customer service, drivers and carriers to ensure proper delivery.
• Coordinate required emergency shipments and requests during non‑work hours.
• Report irregularities or equipment malfunctions.
• Drive and maintain forklifts through daily inspection checklists and perform 5S+ housekeeping duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of experience in a logistics or warehouse environment including order selection, packing, and receiving processes.
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using SAP, warehouse management system.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications.

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Ability to use good judgment when handling material with a safety focus.
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending and squatting is inherent to this position.
• Willingness to become certified in operation of forklifts to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Statement

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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.

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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.