Panelboard Shipping Associate

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Panel board Shipping Associate. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 5am - 1:30pm

The hourly rate for this position is $17.50/hr per hour.

This position is also eligible for a 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.

Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC is currently seeking Senior Production Associate, Shipping on 1st Shift to join our team.

• You will promote a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by proactively addressing and resolving concerns and escalating issues to your supervisor as appropriate.
• You will compare shipping order to identify units and/or material for shipment. Select and prepare paperwork, commercial invoices, custom papers, shipping lists, instruction booklet, etc.
• You will communicate professionally to provide updates on the status of specific orders, resolve issues with shipping and promote teamwork across departments.
• You will pack, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment. Apply carton labels, stickers, stencils as required by shipping orders, instructions, etc.
• You will solicit driver contact information (i.e. cell numbers, name, etc.) and provide them with job site contact information, delivery hours, call ahead requirements, etc.
• You will proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• You will be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before shipping to include compliance with buddy check process, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• You will delegate tasks and align resources as appropriate to meet production goals including working in a production associate capacity due to absenteeism/leaves of absence.
• You will close trailers (TMS Processes) and manage/sort Shipping paperwork for closed trailers that are ready to be staged for carrier pull.
• You will be required to train and be certified in operating fork trucks, manual and electronic pallet jacks
• You will communicate with carrier when loads are ready to be pulled.

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• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position.

• Experience with Eaton systems including order entry (Vista), material management (DMM), MRP/ERP (AS400).

• 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.
• Willing to get forklift and yard truck certified as driving both are required for the role.
• Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Must work somewhat independently 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.
• Hold current/be willing to become certified in operation of forklifts and yard dog industrial truck used to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.

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