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Material Handler

Today Kanata, Canada

Eaton's ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Material Handler. At Eaton's Perth, Ontario distribution center and manufacturing site, we are a dynamic team of 100+ who work tirelessly to deliver top-notch products and services while prioritizing safety, collaboration and digitization. Located in the picturesque town of Perth, an hour drive from Ottawa and well connected by highways, we take pride in our atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.44 to $29.16 per hour.
This position is also eligible for a variable 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:

Join Our Team: Making a Difference at Eaton

Are you enthusiastic about material handling? Do you love being able to work with your hands and be active all day? Do you have experience with using RF scanners?

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this position takes part in all stock handling duties such as shipping, receiving, order picking, loading/ unloading trucks, replenishment, cycle counting and physical inventory.

If so, we want you to join our team as a: Material Handler.

Who we are: Eaton Corporation is a power management company that develops electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power products and services. Our products are used in many industries, including aerospace, vehicles, hospitals, and factories, this role be responsible for painting Eaton's products ensuring that the quality of product is paramount while doing it safely.

Our commitment: Eaton is not just about business; we are about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.

What will you do?

Attention to detail: Accurately pick and process outbound orders. Load parts onto pallets or carts. Maintain inventory to ensure accuracy of parts and quantities. Complete cycle counts to ensure accurate quantities. Move and pick up material from other departments.

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Continuous improvement and quality mindset: Complete cycle counts to ensure accurate quantities. Inform Supervisor of potential production or material concerns, including delay in shipment. Inspect and verify inbound material for condition, quantity, and correctness. Assist with the error investigation and resolution process related to inventory balance on hand and shipping/ receiving errors.

What will make you successful?

The ideal candidate will have good communication and interpersonal skills as they will need to work with others on the floor and work with other departments.

Being able to be part of team, while being in a highly autonomous role, where you can grow your career into different roles and departments, will help you on your journey at Eaton.

Good problem solving, and experience with WMS systems (Sterling), along with the proven ability to use computers and various types of software are highly valued.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 diploma, GED or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
  • No relocation provided.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 1-year experience with material handling.
  • Forklift experience.
  • Experience with an WMS system, ideally Sterling.
  • Experience using RF scanners.
  • Experience using hand trucks, weigh-counting scales, storage bins and racks, ladders, packing carts, stretch wrapper, pallets, and bar code scanner.

At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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 Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. 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): Kanata, Canada
Job ID: Eaton-52833Perth
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-19T18:35:42

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)