FAB Material Handler - 1st Shift
Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a FAB Material Handler - 1st Shift to join our Aren, NC site.
The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.
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:
Job Responsibilities
A. Responsible for correctly shipping: quantity, part number and purchase order according to packing list and/or 5501.
B. maintaining 90% LTL Compliance and adherence to all other ES Americas cost-saving initiatives
C. Interface between various departments within the plant environment to resolve shipping and delivery issues
D. Ability to interface with customers, suppliers and transportation providers as required
E. Ability to work within a Windows-based systems environment to include use AS400 and Vista applications
F. High level knowledge in shipment tracking systems (LTL, Parcel, Transplace)
G. Require strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong persuasive skills with Driver interaction on delayed shipments
H. Must be able to drive and operate heavy equipment to include 35K rated PIV
I. Expert skills in loading Flatbed, Conestoga and Dry Van including crane, side loading and nose to rear weight distribution and tarping
J. Prepare items for shipment, wrapping, tarping, posting weights and accurate shipping details
K. Coordinate required emergency shipments and requests
L. Support End of Month extended hours
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 - miles of the Arden, NC facility
• High school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
Preferred Qualifications:
• Fork Truck Certified with 3 or more years of experience
• Previous experience with AS400 and vista
• Previous Shipping experience
Position Criteria:
• Must be able to work effectively without direct supervision
• Able to lift 35 pounds - waist, shoulder, overhead
• Ability to climb ladders
• Proven history of safe work habits
• Computer skills - AS400, Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.
• Must be able to work overtime - weekdays and weekends
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)