About the role
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Handler, 2nd Shift at our new location at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC.
The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm until 1:30 am and Friday from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Please note that during the first approximately 90 days, training will take place on first shift hours
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.
What you’ll do:
In the Material Handler II position, responsibilities include receiving and issuing raw materials, assemblies, sub‑assemblies, tools, and supplies; forwarding all required paperwork for data entry; assisting planners and buyers with material‑availability processes; and boxing, packing, and shipping finished product and raw materials as needed.
- Contributing to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by following all policies, using required personal protective equipment, operating equipment properly, and performing 5S duties.
- Using a variety of material‑handling equipment and hand tools to unload and load materials, place materials in designated bin locations, and deliver materials to work centers.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and completing root‑cause analysis in response to quality or production issues.
- Ensuring quality standards are met through visual inspection of material prior to shipping, identification of nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting of errors.
- Participating in cross‑training and covering other job functions when needed.
- Maintaining accurate inventory through the use of supply‑chain tracking systems.
- Operating a forklift to move materials.
- Fulfilling job carts.
- Completing scrap forms.
- Utilizing computer systems, including DMM, AS400, and Enovia.
Qualifications:
Basic:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Previous forklift experience
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Greenwood facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position.
Preferred:
- 3 months of industrial manufacturing experience
- 3 months of experience utilizing Eaton system controls including material management (DMM) and MRP/ERP (AS400)
- 3 months of experience using hand and pneumatic (air) tools.
- South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent
Position Criteria:
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed to support business requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with persuasive and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups, contributing to a collaborative team environment.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
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.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a cond
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