Forklift Driver/Material Handler-1st Shift

Eatonu2019s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Forklift Driver/Material Handler-1st Shift at our Reno, NV facility The hourly rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. The core hours are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. 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? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer: + Health benefits effective day one of employmemt. + Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more What youu2019ll do: Eaton is looking for a Forklift Driver / Material Handler to support the production team. 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 and every day. Itu2019s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialu2014and where you can help us reach ours. In this function, you will: u2022 Operate a forklift to move raw materials, components, supplies & finished goods. u2022 Load and unload trailers as required. u2022 Pick and pull stock for delivery. u2022 Organize pallet area in the backyard on regular basis (assist during backyard attendant absence). u2022 Organize material storage locations in backyard and inside the building on a regular basis. u2022 Complete daily forklift inspection. u2022 Primary owner for recycling duties for assigned area (i.e., emptying cardboard bins to the cardboard baler daily, operating cardboard baler, etc.). u2022 Ability to work overtime with little to no notice as necessary for customer requirements. u2022 Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise. u2022 Keeps work areas clean and safe. u2022 Supports all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to: u2022 Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas. u2022 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. u2022 Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility. u2022 Other various duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: u2022 Minimum 6 months of previous forklift or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting. u2022 Must possess a valid and current driveru2019s license. u2022 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. u2022 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: u2022 12+ months of previous forklift or material handling experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting. Position Success Criteria: u2022 Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format in English. u2022 Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends with little advanced notice. u2022 Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift. u2022 Able to regularly lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasionally lift more than 35 lbs. with assistance. u2022 Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure. 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. 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 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.

Created: 2025-12-15