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Material Handler

Job in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, 29153, USA
Listing for: Eaton
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 USD Hourly USD 17.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Material Handler. Schedule for the role will be Monday‑Friday and hours are 8:00am‑4:30pm.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00 per hour. The role is eligible for the employee variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

In the Material Handler role, you will transport, weigh, and track non‑conforming and scrap material throughout the facility.

Essential Functions
  • You will contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
  • You will transport, weigh and document components, nonconforming material, hardware, scrap, and offal throughout the facility.
  • You will regularly monitor the weight of scrap bins and interact with recycling companies to manage scrap pickup.
  • You conduct non‑conformance training stand‑downs related to scrap issues and support production associates in understanding the non‑conformance process.
  • You will manage non‑conformance for hardware, aerosol cans, scrap carts and Red Tag areas across plants on a daily basis.
  • You will participate in daily Gemba Scrap Walks to remove scrap from work areas as needed.
Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • 1 year of Material Handling and/or Quality experience.
  • Current or prior certification in operation of forklifts used to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  • Must be willing and able to train and obtain a forklift license/certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Eaton systems including material management (DMM), MRP/ERP (AS400), Quality Tool (MQ1)
  • Written, verbal and computer business communication skills required.
  • Manufacturing experience.
  • Forklift License
  • Experience with Panel board, Fabrication and/or Switchboard process.
Skills
  • Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Share Point
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
  • Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
  • Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
Additional Information

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. Being a self‑starter with strong work ethics is necessary to accomplish all tasks.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds.

The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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