Material Handler - 1st Shift - Arden, NC

VetJobs•Arden, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring a Material Handler at its Arden, North Carolina location. The role coordinates the flow of materials from Receiving throughout the facility across multiple product lines, with a focus on inventory control, organization, and self-direction. The Material Handler operates powered industrial vehicles, including order pickers and stand-up forklifts, and communicates with material handlers, supervisors, and team leads to support efficient production. The position involves locating, stocking, tracking, and moving materials; supporting production requests; and maintaining accurate inventory and storage practices. The employee may also support other areas of the Material Handling and SCM teams as needed. The hourly rate is $21. The role is on-site. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the work location, except active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. No relocation benefit is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to obtain and maintain required Powered Industrial Vehicle certifications.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds at waist, shoulder, and overhead levels, and to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, and squat.
Ability to regularly climb up and down ladders in support of material handling and tool use, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and reliable attendance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work overtime, including weekdays and weekends.
Must be within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military candidates are exempt from the geographic limitation.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, internet, and related tools.

Responsibilities

Collect and return cycled Kanban cards to the appropriate Material Planner.
Perform rack audits and scan racks to identify stockouts.
Support and assist in managing the Production Tower.
Partner with planners to locate missing or misplaced materials.
Use the AS400 system to locate materials as needed.
Respond promptly to urgent production requests.
Support other areas of the Material Handling team as needed.
Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) and follow safety protocols.
Conduct daily pre-use inspections of PIV equipment and promptly report damage or safety concerns.
Consolidate partial pallets at point-of-use locations to maintain space and support material flow.
Ensure materials are in the correct locations.
Stock point-of-use locations using FIFO and spike card consumption methods.
Place and track overflow materials accurately in designated storage locations.
Complete accurate inventory transactions using scanning equipment.
Manage the cycling and return of totes and pallets to Receiving for reuse.
Apply continuous improvement practices to enhance material storage and stocking processes.
Remain flexible to work in other SCM team roles as needed.