Mission Critical Material Hanlder - Military Veterans

What you’ll do:

In the Material Handler role, you will provide manufacturing expertise and support in the Storeroom and production area including, but not limited to, allocation of materials, planning, verifying, and pull parts for shipping with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards.

In this function: 

•    You will exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process. Perform quality checks as instructed.
•    You will receive and carry out work assignments from coordinators, supervisors and internal customers so as to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner. Closely follow established procedures for completing assigned function and perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.
•    You will comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals.
•    You will keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards.
•    You will work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignment. 
•    You will exhibit analytical and problem-solving skills so as to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
•    You will perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
•    You will apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
•    You will utilize scanner and perform cycle counts of components. Escalate discrepancies to the proper authority.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required):

•    High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
•    Position requires willingness to become certified in operation of forklifts, cranes, and yard-trucks to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
•    Must be able to lift a minimum of 35lbs with reasonable accommodation. Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.
•    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.

Preferred:

•    Computer literate.
•    Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
•    Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
•    Broad range of knowledge in materials planning, scheduling, receiving, shipping, and tracking systems.
•    Ability to read and comprehend bill of material and pick sheets.
•    Working knowledge of Excel, Word, DMM, AS400, Mapics, & Outlook.

Skills

POSITION CRITERIA:

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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