Yard Attendant (1st Shift)
Job Description
Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Yard Attendant (1st Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $28.07 per hour.
HOURS: 6AM - 2:30PM
- Health benefits effective day one of employment.
- Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
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:
This position will be focused on ensuring organization of the backyard and surrounding areas.
- Primary owner for trash and recycling duties (i.e., emptying trash bins to the compactor daily, contacting Waste Management when service is needed, operating cardboard baler, etc.)
- Operate a forklift and/or crane to move raw materials, components, supplies, finished goods and other items
- Ensure maintained organization of the back yard and surrounding areas in partnership with site Material Handlers and Supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Pallet area
- Scrap wood area and trailer
- Metal scrap containers and trailer
- Organize material storage location in backyard and inside the building on a regular basis.
- Complete forklift inspection daily.
- Act as a backup for department Material Handlers if needed, including loading, and unloading trucks.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, especially related to the site’s Storm Water Permit.
- Keeps work areas clean and safe.
- Communicate with Purchasing Department and the scrap metal vendor when bins need to be picked up and to ensure they are not overfilled.
- Fill the cardboard compactor, band, and move bales from the compactor.
- 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.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have prior experience operating forklifts
- No relocation package offered. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location to be considered for this position. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitations.
- 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Position Criteria:
- Must be able to work flexible hours including days and weekends with little advanced notice
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience operating a various forklift (powered industrial vehicles)
- Prior experience operating a combi lift
- Responsibility, drive, integrity
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift
- Able to lift 35 pounds consistently without assistance, 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
- Must be able to wear required PPE as required by company policy and procedure
Additional Information:
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to high noise level (ear protection may be required in some areas)
- Work environment exposes operator to sharp objects and oil
- Exposure to cold/heat weather conditions both indoors and outdoors
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