Supply Chain Material Handler I - 1st shift

Eaton Corporation•Asheville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the flow of materials from Receiving throughout the facility across multiple product lines. The role requires strict inventory control, strong organizational skills, and a high level of self-direction. The Material Handler operates powered industrial vehicles (PIV), including order pickers and stand-up forklifts, and communicates directly with material handlers, supervisors, and team leads to ensure efficient production support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Ability to obtain and maintain required Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certifications
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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect and return all 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
Utilize AS400 system to locate materials as needed
Recognize and respond to urgent production requests with immediate action
Provide support across other areas of the Material Handling team as needed
Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) and follow all safety protocols
Conduct daily pre-use inspections of PIV equipment; report any damage or safety concerns immediately
Consolidate partial pallets at point-of-use (POU) locations to maintain space and support material flow
Ensure the right material is in the right location at all times
Stock POU locations using FIFO (First In, First Out) and spike card consumption methods
Accurately place and track overflow materials in designated storage locations
Complete accurate inventory transactions using scanning equipment
Manage the cycling and return of totes and pallets to Receiving for reuse
Utilize continuous improvement (CI) practices to enhance material storage and stocking processes
Maintain flexibility to float into other SCM team roles as needed