Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Material Handler - 1st Shift. The core hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm. The hourly rate for this position is 23.62 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:** In the Material Handler role, you will provide expertise and support for our production and distribution departments with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards. + Operate forklifts and cranes to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas. + Receive, document, store stage and issue all job-related material to satisfy production requirements. + Support production and distribution requirements for materials as needed. + Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping. + Comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. + Perform routine preventative maintenance when required to ensure peak performance of all manufacturing equipment. + Successfully operate rigging equipment to include nylon straps, wire braided straps, wire braided chain slings, sheet stock handler, rail rack attachment and spreader bars. + Successfully operate a fork truck, crane, and combi lift. + Wear fall protection body harness and lanyard. **Qualifications:** **Basic (Required) Qualifications:** + Forklift and/or crane operation experience to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas. + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. + No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Highland facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Computer literate. + Previous manufacturing experience. + Working knowledge of Lean concepts. + High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. **Skills:** **POSITION CRITERIA:** + Must be able to lift a minimum of 35lbs with reasonable accommodation. Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position. + Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment. + Must be able to multi-task and balance various demands while achieving goals + Must demonstrate a collaborative style and work effectively in a diverse environment + Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimum supervision and capable of solving various problems as unusual circumstances arise through interfacing with other departments + Ability to deal with both internal and external suppliers in a professional manner + Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities + Self-motivated and results oriented, strong organizational skills + Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process. Perform quality checks as instructed. + Ability to keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards. **Additional Information:** + Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. + Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. **Physical Demands:** + While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. + The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. + The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. + The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. + The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. + While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk. **Work Environment:** While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust. 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