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Water Spider

3 days ago Richmond, VA

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Water Spider. The Richmond, VA site specifically focuses in on cirtical power distibution for multiple segments; those including Utitlites, Data Centers, Hospitality, and Commercial Instiutions. The Water Spider- 1st offers a 40-hour paid week with hours being from 7:00am-3:30pm, full benefits, and 401K match plan.

The hourly rate for this position is $21.63 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:

The Water Spider will be responsible for material movement to the production lines and inventory locations. This role will perform a full range of activities across Shipping and Receiving. Primary focus is to support direct production activities and allowing production personal to focus on value- added work.

In this function you will:
• Be responsible for root cause analysis and locating missing parts for job orders
• Be responsible for ensuring materials are supplied to proper areas on the manufacturing floor
• Ability to verify incoming materials
• Ability to pull parts to pick
• Ability to verify incoming materials
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision
• Ability to effective use M2M systems and other basic computer applications
• Ability to count items for verification and indicates discrepancies
• Ability to operate forklift and electrical pallet jack as needed.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without out company sponsorship, now or in the future
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Richmond, VA location. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
• Prior experience with Microsoft applications
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience is preferred

Skills:

• Ability to use computer systems including M2M, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Must be able to walk/stand for an 8-hour shift with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

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Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA
Job ID: Eaton-49837Richmond
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-23T18:36:31

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)