Eaton’s Power Quality Division is currently seeking a Material Handler to join our first shift team. This position is based at our Knightdale, NC facility. The hours are 6:30 - 3:00 (Monday - Friday).

• Pay: $16.50/hour
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401K (6% Total Match; 4% at 100% and 2% at 50%)
• Vacation (Two Weeks Starting Out)

Position Overview:

The Material Handler will provide manufacturing expertise and support including but not limited to, planning, verifying, storing, organizing and allocating materials.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. You will ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process and perform quality checks as instructed
• Operate and read hand-held RF units to find, move and allocate material
• Move needed material based on production plan and material requests
• Kit parts and components; distribute to production lines with accuracy and maintain integrity of configured kits
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet the orders from our customers through daily monitoring of inventory; also perform cycle counts and maintain inventory system as required
• Load and unload trucks and inspect material for damage
• Report irregularities or equipment malfunctions
• Drive and maintain forklifts through daily inspection checklists and perform 5S+ housekeeping duties as necessary

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using SAP, warehouse management system
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications (Office, SharePoint)

Position Criteria:

• Ability to use good judgment when handling material with a safety focus
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position
• Willingness to become certified in operation of forklifts to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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As a contractor with the Federal government, Eaton is subject to the Executive Order mandating COVID-19 vaccination. As permitted by applicable law, the candidate(s) hired under this posting must provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines, or request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation exempting them from the requirement. Vaccination status will not be verified until after an offer of employment is provided, and candidates may also request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation at that time.

Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: CPDI OPS Operations

Job Level: Entry Level
Schedule: Full-time
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No