Material Handler Front Storeroom - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Material Handler Front Storeroom at its Sumter, South Carolina facility. The role supports manufacturing in the Shipping area, including materials allocation, planning, scheduling, verification, receiving, and shipping in either the Front or Back Storeroom. The position works Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at an hourly rate of $17.50. No relocation benefit is offered. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Sumter and be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without company sponsorship. The employee uses computers to perform and research cycle counts, transports materials with forklifts and cranes, and receives, documents, stores, stages, and issues job-related materials for production. Duties also include supporting assembly and fabrication, packaging and labeling items for shipment or storage, following safety and industrial hygiene requirements, and performing routine preventive maintenance when required. The position requires working with some independence, making decisions that affect the workgroup, and focusing on assigned goals and internal and external customer needs. The work involves regularly standing, walking, sitting, reaching, gripping, handling and feeling objects, listening, and talking. Employees frequently stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull; lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 35 pounds is required. Vision requirements include far and close vision, depth perception, and color discrimination. The work environment regularly includes noise and frequently includes dust.

Requirements

Forklift and/or crane operation experience transporting and locating equipment and materials.
Broad knowledge of materials planning, scheduling, receiving, shipping, and tracking systems.
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Reside within 50 miles of Sumter, South Carolina.
Be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without company sponsorship.
Ability to multitask and balance competing demands while achieving goals.
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and solve problems as unusual circumstances arise.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Self-motivation, results orientation, and strong organizational skills.
Adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy.
Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
Knowledge of steel and bus fabrication, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and inventory control processes and procedures.
Computer skills with Excel, Word, DMM, AS400, Mapics, Vista, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Use a computer to perform cycle counts of components; analyze results, identify root causes, and resolve errors through research and transaction audits.
Operate forklifts and cranes to transport and locate equipment and materials.
Receive, document, store, stage, and issue job-related materials to meet production requirements.
Support assembly and fabrication material requirements as needed.
Package and band equipment, parts, materials, products, and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging.
Apply labels, stickers, and stencils for identification and storage or shipping.
Follow safety and industrial hygiene requirements, use personal protective equipment properly, and operate equipment safely.
Meet departmental safety objectives and goals.
Perform routine preventive maintenance when required to maintain manufacturing equipment performance.
Maintain an assigned work area that is clean and organized according to 5S standards.
Perform quality checks as instructed and seek improvements to ensure products and parts meet Eaton quality guidelines.
Work with internal and external suppliers professionally and collaborate across departments, teams, and plant and corporate entities.