Box Line Associate

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks to support the assembly of finished products, following established procedures and instructions.
• Maintain high quality standards by performing required checks and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Follow work instructions from management and internal customers, using provided documentation and tools.
• Comply with all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in line with 5S standards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet production goals and customer requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and assist with special projects as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Operate necessary tools and equipment (e.g., forklifts, hand trucks, banding machines) safely and competently.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position.
• Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50‑mile radius) will be considered for this position.
• Physical demands: regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel; frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip; frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds; vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination; regularly required to listen and to talk.
• Work environment: regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing, box line, and/or paint line experience.
• Must be able to operate fork trucks, hand trucks, hand carts, hand tools, banding machine, scales, safety equipment, etc.
• Some experience in assembly operation, sheet metal fabrication or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams is preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within a team environment.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

Hourly rate: $16.00 per hour.

Eligible for a variable incentive program.

Note: The salary information shown is a general guideline only; actual salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Schedule

Hours: Friday‑Sunday, 5 am – 5 pm.