Panelboard Shipping - Yard Dog

What you’ll do:

In the Shipping Associate role, you will provide manufacturing expertise and support in all areas of the Shipping Team including, but not limited to, check, label, pack and prepare for shipment all products and assemblies, ship using proper care and handling, and ensure that all transactions are accurate with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards.

Essential Functions:

•    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.
•    You will receive and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers so as to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner. Closely follow established procedures for completing assigned function and perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.
•    You will 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.
•    You will keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards.
•    You will work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignment. Receive information from team members regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to perform one’s function. 
•    You will exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills so as to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
•    You will perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
•    You will perform assigned function from written instructions, shipping papers, bill of ladings, Vista, and AS400. 

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience. 
• 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 Sumter facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or prior certification in operation of forklifts used to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs. 
• Willing to get forklift and yard truck certified as driving both are required for the role.
• Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts. 
• Must work somewhat independently 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.