Material Handler - Afternoon Shift

Eaton’s Vehicle Group division is seeking a Material Handler to join the Materials team at the Kings Mountain, NC facility. This afternoon-shift role supports plant distribution goals and operational efficiency through material handling duties.

Pay

$21.20 - $24.71 per hour, with pay increases scheduled at 6 months and 1 year of service. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Schedule

Core hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Reasonable overtime, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to drive material routes, ensuring proper flow, distribution, and accuracy of materials and supplies for Clutch or Manufacturing departments.
• Validate and verify material and quantities for all parts; escalate inventory discrepancies to supervisor.
• Assist during changeover preparation by communicating with Operators/Lead and pulling materials ahead of activities.
• Use basic computer skills to operate fork truck communication systems (FCS/Oracle/WMS) for manufacturing and inventory accuracy; submit IT help desk tickets as needed.
• Work under time constraints while maintaining 100% accuracy of transactions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records by completing the forklift safety audit at the start of every shift.
• Operate lifting aids and/or overhead hoists to manipulate and move parts.
• Cross-train and cover peers’ absences, including service packer duties.
• Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.
• Adhere to all safety and quality procedures, company policies, and guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement and team efforts to meet departmental and plant objectives.
• Report unusual conditions, safety issues, or defective material.
• Collaborate as a team member to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Maintain work area housekeeping and assist in department/team 5S efforts.
• Complete daily tasks in compliance with standard work.
• Perform work supporting Eaton’s Quality (QS 9000, TS 16949, CQI-9) and Environmental (ISO 14000) systems.
• Unload and load trucks as they arrive at the plant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience operating fork trucks or other powered industrial vehicles.
• Must pass forklift examination upon hire and operate equipment safely.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation available; candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the Kings Mountain, NC facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software: Excel, Oracle, FCS, WMS, Premium Freight Database, UPS website, and Outlook.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or assembly operation.
• Proficiency in inventory transaction integrity.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Eaton is committed to equal employment opportunities and second-chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered consistent with applicable laws.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation, call 1-800-836-6345.