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Eaton

Warehouse Material Handler- 1st Shift

Lake Oswego, OR

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Warehouse Material Handler- 1st Shift.

Shift hours: 6am - 3pm Monday - Friday. Overtime may extend these hours, and can be mandatory at times.

This is a full time, direct hire position. No High School diploma is required.

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:

Our Material Handler is responsible for sorting, distribution and supplying of materials at the Portland Power Center.

In this function you will:

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  • Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools and work area clean and orderly through daily completion of 5S duties, including daily review of storage racks/labels, etc.
  • Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, as well as communicate any unusual conditions and potential safety hazards
  • Support plant's Kaizen activities
  • Participate in team tier meetings: review daily goals, interrupters, and metrics
  • Ownership of incoming Advanced Purchase or application specific parts as well as Kanban material; ensure timely cycling and replenishment of materials, while maintaining accurate records of inventory
  • Moving material throughout assigned product lines, as needed; efficiently sort and manage incoming materials to assist in expediting production. This will include daily regular communication and collaboration with the Supervisor, line leads, and the supply chain team to ensure the proper placement/storage of material, and to confirm stock levels of purchased parts.
  • Assist in unloading of inbound material trucks
  • Handling the disposal of pallets and crates efficiently, emptying scrap bins into scrap containers, and assisting in managing scrap waste of metal and wire
  • Work with Supply Chain team to store and manage excess and/or obsolete material per final dispositions
  • Recognizing urgent requests from Supervisor and production employees and executing with immediate action and support upon receiving those requests
  • Writing DMRs as necessary- responsible for evaluating and reporting damaged or inaccurately ordered incoming material
  • Supporting material handling across other lines as necessary, based on production needs or absences and vacations
  • Assist with building pallets for production to use

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • No relocation offered. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Wilsonville, OR in order to be considered. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without Company Sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment (inventory, receiving, production)
  • Knowledge of Kanban, Vista, AS400 or related order-management system
  • Experience with sit down or stand up forklift
  • Shipping dock experience
  • Certified to operate a Forklift
  • Able to work overtime- weekdays and weekend

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Client-provided location(s): Wilsonville, OR, USA
Job ID: Eaton-25978Wilsonville
Employment Type: Full Time

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)