Shipping & Receiving Associate

Eaton Group; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Bi-Weekly pay

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Windsor, CT. The role involves unloading/loading trucks, receiving material, and supporting assembly lines with timely part distribution. Expect forklift operation, shipment prep, inventory checks, and adherence to safety standards.

The position offers benefits from day one, competitive hourly pay of $21, and eligibility for a variable incentive program. Cross-training and overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in manufacturing or shipping/receiving.
• Experience operating forklifts and powered industrial trucks.
• No sponsorship or relocation benefits; candidates within 50 miles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks and receive material per site processes.
• Prepare products for shipment and process shipping paperwork.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and quality inspections.
• Operate material handling equipment and maintain clean, safe area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools usage

Pallet jack

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate. The hourly rate for this position is $21 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

HOURS: 6AM - 2:30PM

Why work at Eaton?

Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

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:

This position will perform a wide range of skills which include unloading/loading trucks, receiving and putting away material, operating a forklift to safely retrieve parts and materials out of racks and supply them to the assembly lines and preparing product for shipment. Our Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for overseeing all daily shipping and/or receiving operations. This position will be expected to flex into the production area as needed.

• Load and unload trucks and receive incoming material using site processes and systems.
• Ensure material is received and distributed to assigned locations. Serve as main contact for assembly team regarding part locations.
• Prepare product for shipment and process needed shipping paperwork.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.
• Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Use hand tools such as: bander to secure material for shipments, impact nail guns to build crates, hammer, tape measure and other tools required to build pallets and boxes.
• Operate a variety of material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes and hand tools to load and unload trucks and place material in the proper location.
• Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections of material during shipping and receiving processes, and identifying non-conformance.
• Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools and work area clean and orderly by performing 5-S duties and continued dedication to raising the bar.
• Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude. Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required; also comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility.
• Follow established oral and written procedures/work instructions for assigned function and handle materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. May lift and carry up to 35lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs.
• Cross train and flex or stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary. Flex into production roles as needed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum one year of previous experience in a manufacturing, shipping & Receiving, or related work environment.
• Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. 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

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Understanding of basic inventory and logistics concepts.
• Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.
• Ability to use computers including the Microsoft office package.

Position Criteria

• Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
• Lift 35lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading). Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.

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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. 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.