Material Handler I

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Material Handler I to join the El Paso, TX team!

The hourly rate for this position is $16.76 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive plan.

Shift: 7:00am-3:45pm

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?

We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit Eaton.com for more information.

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs

• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match

• Competitive compensation packages

• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!

## Position Overview:

The Material Handler is responsible for safely moving, storing, and supplying materials throughout the facility to support production operations. This role ensures that materials are accurately received, transported, and delivered to designated areas while maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to safety standards.

In this function you will:

• 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.
• Receive and process material kitting orders promptly to execute production schedules
• Complete inventory transactions and ensure accuracy
• Comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment safely and competently. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals.
• Own and lead 5S process and discipline for assigned warehouse area
• Receive and process incoming raw materials and ensure the inventory process is followed correctly
• Prepare finished products for final shipment including packaging, documentation, and loading, and ensure on-time delivery
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), order pickers, automatic pallet wrappers, pallet jack and electric pallet jack.
• Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.

• Other duties as required.

## Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 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 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 El Paso, TX will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience in an industrial environment.
• Minimum 2 years of forklift operation experience (sit-down/standup).

• Minimum 6 months of work experience with an RF Scanner.

• Minimum of 3 months manufacturing, distribution, or military experience

## Position Criteria:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within a team environment.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of AS400, VISTA, and MAPICS systems.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous process improvements.
• Ability to lift. push, and pull up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to squat and reach above the head with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to physically operate a forklift with or without reasonable accommodation

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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance, Act and other local laws.

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 a 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.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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.