Material Handler - 1st Shift

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Handler - 1st Shift to join our team. The hourly rate for this position is $21 per hour. The core hours are Mon-Fri. - 6a-2:30p.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient material handling and inventory management across production lines, ensuring timely replenishment and accurate tracking of parts and supplies.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures and promptly report any unusual conditions or potential hazards to the appropriate personnel.
• Introductory knowledge of routine tasks and date entry in Hotsheets to ensure that the Shipping and Receiving Team is aware of important parts that are arriving.
• Ability to support the Excess & Overage (E&O) process under the guidance of more senior teammates.
• Engage in daily team tier meetings to review goals, address production interrupters, and monitor performance metrics.
• Manage incoming Advanced Purchase and application-specific parts, as well as Kanban materials; ensure timely replenishment and accurate inventory records.
• Transport and organize materials across assigned product lines to support efficient production flow.
• Collaborate regularly with Supervisors, Line Leads, and the Supply Chain team to ensure proper material placement and stock accuracy.
• Absorb and unload inbound and outbound material shipments, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Dispose of pallets, crates, and scrap materials efficiently into the appropriate containers and assist in management of metal and wire scrap waste.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to conduct monthly cycle counts, rack checks, store and manage excess or obsolete materials according to final disposition instructions.
• Respond promptly to urgent material requests from Supervisors and production staff, ensuring timely support.
• Evaluate and report damaged or incorrectly ordered materials by writing Discrepancy Material Reports (DMRs) or Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs) as needed.
• Provide cross-functional support for material handling across other production lines during peak periods, absences, or vacations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and know where to access them when needed.
• Upon certification, able to safely maneuver pallets of completed gear to designated areas for truck loading, ensuring no damage during transport under the guidance of more senior material handlers or leadership.
• Upon certification, able to properly utilize protective safeguards on gear and ensure items are securely wrapped for shipment under the guidance of more senior material handlers or leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED from accredited institution.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, distribution center, or warehouse environment with experience related to inventory, shipping, or receiving.