Material Handler - 1st Shift (Klockner Dr)

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Material Handler - 1st Shift (Klockner Dr) at our Klockner Dr site in Richmond, VA. The pay rate for this position is $19.47 per hour. Core hours are 7:00am-3:30pm Why work at Eaton? * Health benefits and vacation time * Paid holidays * Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments * Overtime opportunities * Retirement benefits * Paid Parental Leave * Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more! ## What you’ll do: Position Overview: This position requires the ability to use a forklift or power equipment to move and store a variety of materials, parts, and products. This position will transport items from incoming staging area or from finished goods staging area to a storage area and/or shipping area. This position may operate an overhead crane or hoist to assist in moving of material. Individual will also complete related documentation associated with shipping and receiving material as well as move or expedite material to the proper department. In this function you will: • Safely operate powered industrial trucks and material handling equipment to stow, pick, deliver, unload, and transport materials to storeroom and point of use locations. • Visually inspect materials for damage and ensure proper handling and protection throughout storage and movement. • Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas in accordance with 5S guidelines. • Utilize RF scanners to accurately transact and track material movement within inventory systems. • Operate stretch wrap machines and wrapping tools to secure loads prior to storage or transport. • Maintain accurate stock levels by coordinating material movement, consolidating inventory across locations, and locating materials as needed to support operations. • Perform cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory activities. • Notify internal customers of material receipts or items marked to their attention. • Flex between material handler areas and perform additional duties as operational needs require. • Perform internal truck driving duties, including timely pickups and deliveries, and assist with product receipt and delivery to outside vendors and contractors. • Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50 mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to obtain forklift certification • Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment • Ability to use computer systems for the input and tracking of materials ## Skills: Additional Criteria: • Ability to lift 50 pounds • Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position. • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills • Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills • Maintain 5S and housekeeping in work area • Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order • Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules 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,...