Material Handler (Forklift Operator)- 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Material Handler (Forklift Operator)- 1st Shift at our Pinckneyville, IL facility! The core hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $22.47 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.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

## Qualifications:

In this function, you will:

• Stage, organize, and gather materials for upcoming production orders.
• Perform SAP transactions.
• Move materials into the designated departments and maintain appropriate stock levels to support production needs.
• Operate the bander safely and efficiently in accordance with established procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Eaton will not consider any 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Only candidates that reside within 50 miles of the Pinckneyville IL facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service members are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifcations:

• Prior forklift experience.

Position Success Criteria:

• Licensed or ability to get and maintain license to operate a power-industrial forklift truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to stand, sit, and/or move for prolonged periods of time during the workshift as required by operational needs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to raise arms above shoulder level and perform overhead work as required with or without reasonable accommodation.

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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.