SWBD Shipping Associate - CDL

Eaton; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division seeks a SWBD Shipping Associate with CDL for our Sumter, SC facility. The role supports shipping, assembly and order fulfillment from 5am–1:30pm, Monday–Friday, with an hourly rate around $19.24 and eligibility for a variable incentive program.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, coordinating with Project Managers, and arranging truckload pickups. CDL-A is required; 1 year manufacturing experience preferred along with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL A is required for this role.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles of Sumter facility only.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to quality guidelines and perform quality checks.
• Receive and execute work assignments to fulfill customer orders.
• Follow safety and 5S standards in the work area.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Collaborate with team to meet product requirements.
• Resolve obstacles in production and support lean initiatives.
• Perform routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Create placards and attach documentation as needed.
• Capture order item photos and save to shared drive.
• Create A2S forms and save to shared drive.
• Coordinate truckload pickups with CEVA and provide driver details.
• Provide delivery information to drivers and sites.

Skills

CDL A

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a SWBD Shipping Associate - CDL. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 5am - 1:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is 19.24/hour 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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems division is currently seeking a Senior Production Associate, Switchboard Assembly, Shipping to join our team. This position is based out of our Sumter, SC facility.

In the Senior Production Associate, Switchboard Assembly, Shipping role, you will provide shipping expertise and support in all areas of the Switchboard Team including, but not limited to, assembly, order batching, with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards. A CDL A is required for this role.

Essential Functions

• You will exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process. Perform quality checks as instructed.
• You will receive and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers so as to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner. Closely follow established procedures for completing assigned function and perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.
• You will comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals.
• You will keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards.
• You will work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignment. Receive information from team members regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to perform one’s function.
• You will exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills so as to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
• You will perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
• You will perform routine preventative maintenance when required to ensure peak performance of all manufacturing equipment.
• You will perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.
• You will create and attach placards.
• You will take pictures of order items and save on Sumter shared drive.
• You will create Advanced Notice 2 Ship (A2S) forms and save on Sumter shared drive.
• You will send pictures and A2S forms to Project Managers to get approval to ship to job site in advance of requesting truckload carriers to pick up.
• You will schedule Truckload carrier pickups with CEVA (3rd Party Logistics Provider).
• You will solicit driver contact information (i.e. cell numbers, name, etc.).
• You will provide driver with job site contact information, job site delivery hours, call ahead requirements, etc.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• CDL A is required for this role.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literate.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Previous experience with cranes and fork lifts preferred.

Skills

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.

Additional Information

Expected to work with some degree of independence 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.

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 walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. 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 listen and to talk.

Work Environment

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

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