Shipping Technician II (1st Shift)

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Shipping Technician II on 1st shift. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

About the role

The Shipping Technician II supports manufacturing operations by managing daily inbound and outbound logistics activities. This role ensures shipments and receipts are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with company standards, while upholding safety, quality, inventory control, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily shipping and receiving activities, prioritizing urgent orders and monitoring hot shipments using PowerBI.
• Prepare, stage, load, label, and ship materials according to the shipping plan, including scheduling carrier pickups and coordinating loading times.
• Create, verify, and maintain shipment records and documentation (BOLs, packing lists, load sheets) in AS400 and Vista.
• Receive and inspect incoming materials, verify against purchase orders, update inventory transactions, and complete daily receiving close-out.
• Identify material, shipping, or inventory discrepancies; submit error reports via SharePoint and support follow-up actions.
• Operate material handling equipment and support packaging, crating, boxing, and safe material movement.
• Maintain accurate system updates, daily pass-down communication, and support inventory traceability and reporting.
• Comply with EHS and 5S+ standards, assist with clerical and customer service–related tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available; candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility. Active duty military members are exempt from this geographical restriction.
• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to navigate enterprise systems (AS400, Vista, PowerBI preferred).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow shipping documents, schedules, and instructions.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification, or the ability to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and safely operate material handling equipment for extended periods.

Pay

$20.00 per hour, plus eligibility for a variable incentive program.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.

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. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.