Crane Operator

nVent; Medway (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is hiring a hands-on shipping and material handling professional in Medway, MA to support production and delivery operations. You will prepare shipments, move materials, and help ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires reading blueprints, operating overhead cranes and forklifts, and lifting up to 50 lbs. The environment may vary with temperatures and outdoor work; accommodations are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or equivalent.
• Massachusetts 1B license and valid driver's license.
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate if required.
• Experience in shipping, material handling or related industrial env.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measurements.
• Ability to operate cranes, forklifts and lifting equipment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Work in climate-variable manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finished products for shipment by building shipping dunnage, skids, crates, and boxes.
• Move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and shipping.
• Safely load and unload trucks and ensure products are shipment-ready.
• Assemble shipping caps, protective packaging, and other materials to prevent damage.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment per safety rules.
• Read blueprints, work instructions, and tape measurements for tasks.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow safety/quality standards.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing/shipping environment.

Skills

Shipping and receiving

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Hand tools

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Prepare finished products for shipment by building and fabricating shipping dunnage, skids, crates, and boxes using wood and steel materials. Move raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and shipping operations. Safely load and unload trucks while ensuring products are secured, protected, and shipment-ready. Assemble and install shipping caps, protective packaging, and other materials to prevent product damage during transport. Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and approved lifting equipment to transport and position large materials and finished products. Use standard crane hand signals and follow safe rigging and material handling practices at all times. Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and tape measurements to accurately complete shipping and material handling tasks. Support a safe, organized, and efficient work environment through daily housekeeping and adherence to safety and quality standards. Work both indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing and shipping environment while contributing to on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction. Work is performed in a manufacturing setting that may not be climate‑controlled and can include exposure to varying temperatures. nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Massachusetts 1B License required and maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Medical Card), if required for operation of company vehicles or equipment.
• Experience in shipping, material handling, crane operation, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, rough‑terrain cranes, carry deck cranes, and other approved lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of safe rigging, lifting, and material handling practices.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, SOPs, work instructions, and shipping documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, drills, pneumatic tools, woodworking saws, ratchet straps, and other fabrication or shipping equipment.
• Team members must be able to safely perform a range of physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, with frequent use of hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip.
• Roles may require frequent bending, kneeling, and maintaining balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs.
• This position is classified as medium work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.
• Employees must be able to effectively communicate, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing setting that may not be climate‑controlled and can include exposure to varying temperatures. nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry‑leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $18.90 - $35.00 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full‑time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.