Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Warehouse Associate. The role supports warehouse operations to ensure the accurate receipt, storage, movement, inventory control, and shipment of materials. It works across receiving, inventory management, material handling, and shipping to support on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and customer satisfaction. The schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the hourly rate is $24.75. The posting notes that pay is a general guideline and may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. The associate uses material handling equipment and warehouse systems to process materials, maintain records, investigate discrepancies, support replenishment and inventory activities, and coordinate with internal teams. The role also includes physical warehouse work, adherence to safety and 5S standards, and support for process improvement. Applicants must live within 50 miles of the location and be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Eaton states that it provides Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs offering paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors, including geographic location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or material handling.
Ability to work legally in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Experience using warehouse management, ERP, or inventory systems.
Must live within 50 miles of the location.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse activities, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer-focused mindset and strong internal partnership skills.
Working knowledge of warehouse safety practices and 5S principles.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
Proficiency in basic math, inventory transactions, and data entry.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, squat, push, pull, and climb as required.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment.
Visual acuity and communication skills necessary to perform warehouse operations safely and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Forklift reach truck and electric pallet jack experience.
Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse best practices.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move, store, stage, and transport materials.
Receive, verify, and process incoming materials using packing slips, purchase orders, bills of lading, and system transactions.
Load and unload trucks and inspect materials for damage, quantity discrepancies, and identification accuracy.
Pick, stage, package, and prepare finished goods and materials for shipment.
Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, audits, transaction processing, and system updates.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, misplaced materials, and receiving or shipping issues.
Research material transaction history and perform root cause analysis to support inventory accuracy and continuous improvement.
Coordinate material movements and communicate with production, planners, buyers, supply chain teams, and internal customers.
Process receiving, shipping, transfer, and inventory adjustment transactions using ERP, WMS, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
Maintain receiving, shipping, inventory, and material transaction documentation and records.
Support Kanban systems, stock replenishment, and material flow processes.
Enforce safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment in accordance with 5S standards.
Assist with annual physical inventory counts and special inventory projects.
Support internal transportation and material deliveries between departments, facilities, vendors, and contractors as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve warehouse processes, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.
Perform other warehouse-related duties as assigned.