Material Handler (1st Shift)

Eaton Corporation

3d

About The Position

This position requires the ability to use a forklift or power equipment to move and store a variety of materials, parts, and products. This position will transport items from incoming staging area or from finished goods staging area to a storage area and/or shipping area. This position may operate an overhead crane or hoist to assist in moving of material. Individual will also complete related documentation associated with shipping and receiving material as well as move or expedite material to the proper department. Act as backup to other material handlers as needed in different sections. Visually inspect for damaged material. Keep areas neat and orderly using 5S guidelines. Safely and efficiently deliver materials as needed to storeroom locations, or POU locations. Notify internal customers of receipts / product marked to their attention. Maintain working relationship with internal customers. Receive P.O's in system. Separate AML material from non-AML. (Kanban) Sort and disperse return material. Maintain all documentation accordingly. Unload trucks and check freight bills accordingly. Verify material against packing list Perform duties of internal truck driver, making pickups and deliveries in a timely fashion. Assist with delivery / receipt of product to outside vendors and / or contractors. Operate stretchwrap machine. Maintain stock levels. Coordinate movement of material. Locate material when required by other material handlers, internal customers or Supervisors. Work with planners and buyers to make them aware of problems Assist with annual inventory. Process internal Kanban cards. Assist in the maintenance of the Kanban system.

Requirements

• Must have a high School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Richmond, VA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Ability to use computer systems for the input and tracking of materials.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping in work area
• Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain forklift certification and previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use a forklift or power equipment to move and store materials
• Transport items from staging areas to storage or shipping areas
• Operate an overhead crane or hoist
• Complete documentation for shipping and receiving
• Move or expedite material to the proper department
• Act as backup to other material handlers
• Visually inspect for damaged material
• Maintain neat and orderly areas using 5S guidelines
• Deliver materials to storeroom or POU locations
• Notify internal customers of receipts
• Maintain working relationships with internal customers
• Receive P.O's in system
• Separate AML material from non-AML
• Sort and disperse return material
• Maintain documentation
• Unload trucks and check freight bills
• Verify material against packing list
• Perform duties of internal truck driver
• Assist with delivery/receipt of product to outside vendors/contractors
• Operate stretchwrap machine
• Maintain stock levels
• Coordinate movement of material
• Locate material when required
• Work with planners and buyers to make them aware of problems
• Assist with annual inventory
• Process internal Kanban cards
• Assist in the maintenance of the Kanban system

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