Vertical Storage System Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Vertical Storage System Operator - 1st Shift to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $21.65 per hour.

The core hours are 6:30 am - 2:30 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:

In this function, you will:

• Operate computerized VSS stock storage system or SAP system for various manufacturing, shipping, and assembly operations.
• Process in a timely manner, the flow of materials through the VSS system or shipping area.
• Interact with other departments and supervisors as needed for advice and decisions.
• Accurately read shipping and order papers and cross check shipments accordingly with orders.
• Process and account for all transfer paperwork of stock in plant or shipments out of plant.
• Kit, distribute and count parts for distribution to manufacturing as needed.
• Perform annual physical inventory and cycle counts on inventory as requested.
• Collect and re-fill Kanban bins as need on the production floor in partnership with Material Handlers.
• Exercise extreme care in operation of motorized vehicles.
• Initiate contact with marketing regarding discrepancies between sales orders and sales schedules.
• Pack, store, crate, cut, locate, expedite, (un) load, and move material for production or shipment.
• Perform work from specifications, and / or communicated instructions. Follow established working procedures.
• Work under minimal supervision and instructions.
• Perform miscellaneous duties, including material handling, as assigned.
• Meet or exceed quality and quantity standards and keep work area clean and orderly

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year of previous material and/or production control experience
• 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.

Skills:

• Ability to read and use specifications and other documents affecting this position.
• Ability to use and operate tools, equipment and vehicles consistent with this job.
• Ability to use mathematics, read, and write.
• Familiar with shop layout, part locations, and inventory system.

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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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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): Oak Creek, WI

Job ID: Eaton-54648SouthMilwaukee

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-15T18:38:43