Eaton’s Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Material Handler 1st Shift to join our team. The hourly rate for this position starts at $19.76/hr. The core hours are 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. This position is based at our South Milwaukee, WI facility. Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer: Health benefits and vacation time (2 weeks to start) are available to use on day one! Paid holidays - up to 12! Weekly pay Shift premiums - $1.25/hr Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation Overtime opportunities Retirement benefits - up to a 6% match Paid Parental Leave Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more In this function you will: Interface with other departments in regard to material flow. Operate Forklift to sustain the flow of materials for the department. Perform a variety of repetitive sub and final assembly operations on various standard product lines. Perform work from specifications, and/or communicated instructions. Be responsible for own work, under minimal supervision and instructions. Contribute suggestions for methods or product improvement. Perform crating work as needed or necessary. Assist with loading and unloading parts as needed or necessary. Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment. Position Success Criteria : Must be able to walk/stand for an 8-hour shift with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift 44lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be capable of using and learning SAP and Microsoft applications. Must be able to obtain forklift certification. #LI-SK1 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division Job Level: Entry Level Schedule: Full-time Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No