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Material Handler - 1st Shift (Supply Chain)

Yesterday Waukesha, WI

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Material Handler - 1st Shift (Supply Chain) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $20.80 per hour.

The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

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.

Why work at Eaton?

  • Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
  • Paid holidays - up to 12!
  • Weekly pay
  • Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
  • Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
  • Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you'll do:

Shipping and receiving personnel are responsible for the smooth, efficient flow of all raw material and fabricated material into, throughout, and out of Badger Drive. Uses forklifts (stand up and sit down), walk along, and 5-ton crane as needed to complete daily job duties.

In this function, you will:

  • Deliver finished fabricated parts from fabrication area or the e-coat lines to the shipping dock and fills out necessary paperwork
  • Load and unload trucks for inbound and outbound materials
  • Complete shipment paperwork and SAP transactions for inbound and outbound material
  • Move pallets of in-process work to where they are accessible to other customers
  • Keep department provided with pallets and disposed of unusable pallets
  • Puts parts away in storage racks or floor locations
  • Dispose of scrap materials to designated scrap locations within the plant
  • Locate material with proper identification attached and turn receiving paperwork into office
  • Receive, locate, and ship parts daily to assure proper customer service commitments are maintained
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed by a Team Lead or Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 months of previous experience operating a forklift.
  • 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 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:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Experience in the safe operation of various types of material-handling equipment

Skills:

  • Ability to work overtime when required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI
Job ID: Eaton-49445Waukesha
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-20T18:36:41

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)