Forklift Driver / Material Handler (1St Shift)

Eaton's EPG BLD BLine Division division is currently seeking a Forklift Driver / Material Handler (1st Shift) on 1st Shift.
Shift hours: 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday. Overtime may exceed these hours, and may be mandatory at times.
The hourly rate for this position is $20.44 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:
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, components, supplies & finished goods
• Load and unload trailers as required
• Pick and pull stock for delivery
• Organize pallet area in the backyard on regular basis (assist during backyard attendant absence)
• Organize material storage locations in backyard and inside the building on a regular basis
• Complete daily forklift inspection
• Primary owner for recycling duties for assigned area (i.e., emptying cardboard bins to the cardboard baler daily, operating cardboard baler, etc.)
• Ability to work overtime with little to no notice as necessary for customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.
• Keeps work areas clean and safe.
• Supports all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to:
• Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas.
• Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to: layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor.
• Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility.
• Other various duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum 6 months of previous forklift or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.
• 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 Reno, NV will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred qualifications:
• 12+ months of previous forklift or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.
Position Success Criteria:
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format in English.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends with little advanced notice.
• Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift.
• Able to regularly lift 35 pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift more than 35 lbs. with assistance.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure.
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