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Material Controller

Eaton Corporation
Sumter, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Material Controller Sumter, South Carolina, USA, 29154 Job description Company and benefits Job Req ID 63772 Work Type Onsite Department Manufacturing Hiring Program Not Specified Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Material Controller. Schedule for the role will be Monday-Thursday and hours are 6:00am-2:30pm The hourly rate for this position is $17.68 per hour. This position is eligible for the employee variable incentive program. 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: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Receive shipments from external vendors and complete transactions in Eaton systems to maintain accurate inventory with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Utilize computer, coordinate cycle count function in the storeroom. Run printouts for cycle count origination. Analyze cycle counts for acceptable tolerances and accuracy. Resolve all errors by research and auditing of all transactions. • Receive, document, store, stage and issue all advanced purchases and job related material to satisfy production requirements. • Support production line requirements as necessary. • Compare shipping order to identify units and/or material for shipment. Select and prepare paperwork, commercial invoices, custom papers, shipping lists, instruction booklet, etc • Pack, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment. Apply carton labels, stickers, stencils as required by shipping orders, instructions, drawings, etc. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards. • 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. • Exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills so as to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process. • Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health. Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. • Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience in shipping, receiving, inventory management, warehouse, material handling or related field • Current or prior certification in operation of forklifts used to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas • 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: • Computer literate. • Working knowledge of Lean concepts. • Knowledge of processes and procedures related to steel and bus fabrication, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and inventory control • Broad range of knowledge in materials planning, scheduling, receiving, shipping, and tracking systems • Computer skills include Excel, Word, DMM, AS400, Mapics,Vista, & Outlook. Skills: POSITION CRITERIA: • Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Expected to work with some degree of independence 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. 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. Eaton strives to provide benefits and programs that are competitive and focused on employee well-being. These programs are offered across the United States and Puerto Rico, but specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic locations, date of hire, employment type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. About Us Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come. Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com Follow us on LinkedIn. Recent Awards: Honored to be recognized 2018-2025 World's most admired companies, Forbes 2016-2023 Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality, HRC 2023-2024 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, Newsweek 2012-2025 World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere Great Place to Work Certified, US 2023-2024 2021-2023 Americas Most Loved Workplace, Newsweek Best Employers for Women, Forbes US 2023 Americas Best Large Employers, Forbes 2023 Top Veteran Friendly Company US Veterans Magazine 2023 Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio 2022 Best of the Best Employer for Veterans 2022 2020-2022 Diversity Leaders

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