Material Handler, 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Hodges, SC

23h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, and productivity. This role supports material handling operations for Low Voltage Assemblies and works collaboratively with team members, flexing into all areas of the warehouse and logistics department as business needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 6 months of industrial manufacturing experience
• 6 months of experience operating a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck, i.e. forklift)
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Relocation is not being offered for this position. Only candidates living within a 50-mile radius of Hodges, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Being flexible and open to changes in processes or tasks.
• Able to work independently with minimum direction.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe workplace. (5S+)
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus
• Collaborate with team members.
• All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move, stack, load, unload, and retrieve materials in accordance with company safety policies and regulations.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and basic maintenance checks to ensure equipment remains in proper working condition.
• Safely transport materials throughout the facility, including to and from trucks, pallets, and storage locations.
• Verify delivery accuracy and inspect materials for damage.
• Complete inventory transactions accurately and timely using the MRP system, including required cycle counts.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), method sheets, safety policies, and WSRA requirements.
• Use radios or other communication tools to coordinate with team members and prioritize daily tasks.
• Dispose of scrap materials (excluding metals) according to established procedures.
• Flex into other warehouse or logistics areas and perform additional duties as needed to support operations.

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. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees