Material Handler - 1st Shift Seismic

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Material Handler – 1st Shift Seismic at our Reno, NV facility. Hourly rate: $22.73 per hour.

The core hours are 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

• Health benefits effective day one of employment
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement and more

• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, components, supplies and finished goods.
• Load and unload trailers as required.
• Pick and pull stock for delivery.
• Organize pallet area in the backyard on a regular basis (assist during backyard attendant absence).
• Organize material storage locations in backyard and inside the building on a regular basis.
• Complete daily forklift inspection.
• Primary owner for recycling duties for assigned area (e.g., emptying cardboard bins to the cardboard baler daily, operating cardboard baler, etc.).
• Work overtime with little to no notice as necessary for customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.
• Keep work areas clean and safe.
• Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to:
• Maintain 5‑S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas.
• Track and sustain all visual management tools such as layered audits, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) boards and any additional LEAN tools deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor.
• Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility.

• Minimum 6 months of previous forklift experience or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license.
• No relocation package offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location to be considered (Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitations).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

• Minimum of 1 year of previous forklift or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends with little advanced notice.

• Able to stand on feet continuously during the working shift.
• Able to regularly lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; occasionally lift more than 35 lbs. with assistance.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure.

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