Material Handler - Back Storeroom

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Material Handler for the Back Storeroom at its Sumter, South Carolina facility. The role supports manufacturing and shipping by allocating, planning, scheduling, verifying, receiving, storing, staging, issuing, and shipping materials for production. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the hourly rate is $17.50. No relocation benefit is offered. Candidates must live within 50 miles of Sumter and be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without company sponsorship. The position involves computer-based cycle counts and investigation of inventory discrepancies; operating forklifts and cranes; handling job-related materials; supporting assembly and fabrication; preparing items for shipment or staging; and maintaining safe, orderly work areas. The employee is expected to work with some independence, make decisions affecting the workgroup, and focus on assigned goals and internal and external customer needs. The work regularly involves standing, walking, sitting, reaching at or above shoulder level, gripping, handling and feeling objects, listening, and talking. It also frequently involves stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Employees frequently lift or carry up to 35 pounds and push or pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. Vision needs include far and close vision, depth perception, and color discrimination. The work environment regularly includes noise and frequently includes dust. Eaton describes its benefits as including health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Availability may depend on eligibility, geographic location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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 in the United States on a permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Ability to multitask, balance competing demands, and achieve goals.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment, both independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and solve problems by interfacing with other departments.
Ability to deal professionally with internal and external suppliers.
Self-motivation, results orientation, and strong organizational skills.
Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and following 5S standards.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent 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 processes and procedures related to steel and bus fabrication, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and inventory control.
Computer skills including Excel, Word, DMM, AS400, Mapics, Vista, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Perform computer-based cycle counts of components, analyze discrepancies to determine root causes and corrective actions, 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, create, 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, and operate equipment safely while meeting departmental safety objectives.
Perform routine preventative maintenance when required to maintain manufacturing equipment performance.
Maintain a clean and organized assigned work area according to 5S standards.
Perform quality checks as instructed and seek improvements that support Eaton’s quality guidelines.