Material Handler - Quality

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Material Handler – Quality. Schedule for the role will be Monday–Friday and hours are 6am to 2:30pm.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.50 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.

• 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.
• Transport, weigh and document components, nonconforming material, hardware, scrap, and offal throughout the facility.
• Regularly monitor the weight of scrap bins and interact with recycling companies to manage scrap pickup.
• Conduct non-conformance training stand‑downs related to scrap issues and support production associates in understanding the non‑conformance process.
• Manage non‑conformance for hardware, aerosol cans, scrap carts and Red Tag areas across plants on a daily basis.
• Participate in daily Gemba Scrap Walks to remove scrap from work areas as needed.

• 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.

• 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.

• Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SharePoint.
• 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.

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.

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.

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

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