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Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift

Eaton
Eaton Salary
South Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.30 per hour. The hours for this shift are 6;30 am - 2:30 pm.

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 and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
  • Paid holidays - up to 12!
  • Weekly pay
  • Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
  • Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
  • Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!


What You’ll Do

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift. The core hours are 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In This Function You Will

The Inventory Clerk is responsible for managing continuity of shop floor material supply by scheduling & performing internal cycle counts, root causing inventory discrepancies, work with various departments to resolve inventory related issues, and using MRP and problem-solving tools to ensure inventory accuracy.

  • Coordinate periodic cycle counts with Material Planners and Production Supervisors
  • Perform ad-hoc inventory investigations and adjustments
  • Preform root cause analysis with appropriate tools within designated time frame (5-ways, ect.)
  • Support corrective actions for identified inventory discrepancies.
  • Ensure required daily cycle counts are preformed.
  • Support projects related to Material Storage and Replenishment Strategy
  • Maintain databases and work sheets for off-site replenishment inventories
  • Support planning and execution of annual Physical Inventory
  • Participate in continuous improvement and 5S events
  • Execute transactions for vendor services materials
  • Support data accuracy by resolving COGIs, GRIR, MRBR, and other goods-receipt related activities (production orders and purchase orders).


Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain environment
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles utilizing: consignment, pull systems, Kanban
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or another related field.
  • APICS CSCP and/or CPIM Certification


Skills

Position Success Criteria:

  • Proficiency in SAP ECC/MRP planning and/or purchasing modules
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office products
  • Analytical, problem solving, project management and facilitation skills


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.

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