Shipping & Receiving Technician

Eaton Corporation•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Technician at a rate of $22.00 per hour. The position is eligible for a variable incentive program. The stated rate is a general guideline; compensation depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The technician performs shipping and receiving activities, including unloading and loading trucks, receiving and storing materials, supplying parts to assembly lines, and preparing products for shipment. The role oversees daily shipping and/or receiving operations and may flex into production as needed. The position involves operating material-handling equipment, completing inventory and quality checks, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and following established procedures. The technician may lift and carry up to 35 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in manufacturing, shipping and receiving, or related work, along with prior experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks. Eaton will not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Relocation benefits are not offered, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing, shipping and receiving, or related work environment.
Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.
Ability to lift 35 pounds regularly and carry up to 35 pounds; ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a small team environment and flex according to production demands.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, including speaking, writing, and reading.
Ability to follow manufacturing drawings, instructions, and established work procedures.
Ability and willingness to work assigned hours and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Understanding of basic inventory and logistics concepts.
Experience with manual and electric tools, fork trucks, jib cranes, templates or fixtures, hand carts, tape measures, storage and packaging materials, and prescribed safety equipment.
Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks and receive incoming material using site processes and systems.
Ensure material is received and distributed to assigned locations and serve as the main contact for the assembly team regarding part locations.
Prepare products for shipment and process required shipping paperwork.
Perform inventory cycle counts.
Apply labels, stickers, and stencils for identification and storage or shipping.
Use hand tools, including banders and impact nail guns, to secure shipments and build crates, pallets, and boxes.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and cranes, to load and unload trucks and place material in the proper locations.
Perform visual quality inspections during shipping and receiving and identify non-conforming material.
Follow housekeeping and safety procedures, keep equipment, tools, and work areas clean and orderly, and perform 5-S duties.
Work cooperatively with the team and support peers during periods of high demand.
Work assigned hours and overtime as required, and comply with scheduled start and stop times and break periods.
Follow established oral and written procedures and work instructions, and handle materials according to established procedures.
Use appropriate lift assistance or a partner lift when moving materials or products.
Cross-train and flex into or stand in for other roles, including production roles, when necessary.
Maintain awareness of health and safety practices, actively observe work practices, participate in safety training, and demonstrate competency based on training.
Attend and actively participate in site meetings and training.

Benefits

Health benefits available from the first day of employment.
Vacation time available from the first day of employment.
Paid holidays.
Bi-weekly pay.
Career progression and cross-training opportunities.
Overtime opportunities.
Retirement benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Educational Assistance Program.
Wellness reimbursement.
Other health and welfare benefits and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work, subject to eligibility factors.