About the role
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Driver & Material Handler, 2nd 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 - 7:30 pm.
This position is eligible for a variable pay 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 Driver/Material Handling position, responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, driving trucks between facilities to make deliveries, 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.
This describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Qualifications:
Basic:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Previous forklift experience.
- Valid driver license.
- 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.
- Proficient in standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook and job‑specific software such as Enovia.
Physical Demands (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):
- Stand, walk, or sit for periods of time.
- Reach at or above shoulder level; use hands to handle, feel, and grip materials or tools.
- Stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull as part of regular job duties.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Push or pull loads up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
- Use near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.
Work Environment:
- Regular exposure to manufacturing noise.
- Frequent exposure to dust and typical industrial conditions.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on jo
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