Forklift Driver/Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Reno, NV

43d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Forklift Driver/Material Handler - 2nd Shift. The core hours are 12:00pm to 8:00pm. The hourly rate for this position is 22.00 per hour. 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: Operate a forklift to move raw materials, components, supplies & finished goods. Load and unload trailers as required. Pick and pull stock for delivery. Organize pallet area in the backyard on regular basis (assist during backyard attendant absence). Organize material storage locations in backyard and inside the building on a regular basis. Complete daily forklift inspection. Primary owner for recycling duties for assigned area (i.e., emptying cardboard bins to the cardboard baler daily, operating cardboard baler, etc.). Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise. Keeps work areas clean and safe. Supports all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to: Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas. Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to: layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor. Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility. Other various duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months of previous forklift or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.
Must possess a valid and current driver's license.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format in English.
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends with little advanced notice.
Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift.
Able to regularly lift 35 pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift more than 35 lbs. with assistance.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure.

Nice To Haves

12+ months of previous forklift or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to move raw materials, components, supplies & finished goods.
Load and unload trailers as required.
Pick and pull stock for delivery.
Organize pallet area in the backyard on regular basis (assist during backyard attendant absence).
Organize material storage locations in backyard and inside the building on a regular basis.
Complete daily forklift inspection.
Primary owner for recycling duties for assigned area (i.e., emptying cardboard bins to the cardboard baler daily, operating cardboard baler, etc.).
Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.
Keeps work areas clean and safe.
Supports all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to:
Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas.
Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to: layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor.
Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility.
Other various duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Benefits

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.

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