Eaton's

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division is currently seeking a Shipping Lead, Raw Materials - 1st shift at our new facility on Innovation Loop in Youngsville, NC. The pay rate for this position is $24.00 per hour. Core hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm. Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

## What you'll do:

Position Overview:

The Shipping Team Lead is responsible for coordinating workflow, leading a team of shipping associates, ensuring on-time customer deliveries, maintaining inventory accuracy, and promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, and is committed to operational excellence and employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support daily shipping operations to ensure customer orders are processed accurately and shipped on time.
• Coordinate work assignments and staffing to meet productivity and service goals.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and training to shipping associates.
• Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to meet changing business demands.
• Ensure compliance with Eaton safety policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Conduct regular safety observations and promote a culture of safe work practices.
• Partner with supervisors and other department leaders to resolve operational issues and improve processes.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and system transactions.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, inventory issues, and customer service concerns.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, quality, on-time shipping, and safety metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Participate in employee performance discussions and recognition activities.

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, or RF scanning technology.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50-mile radius) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in a high-volume distribution center.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Distribution, or Continuous Improvement principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

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Skills:

What You'll Bring:

• A strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Positive leadership and team-building skills.
• Accountability and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for developing employees and improving operational performance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime as needed.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 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.

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