Inventory & Shipping Specialist | Forklift Certified

nVent; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking team members for its receiving dock to ensure accurate, timely inbound freight and inventory accuracy. This role requires hands-on data entry, forklift operation, and strict adherence to safety and shipping documentation.

You will collaborate with purchasing and sales, address delays, and maintain an orderly dock. Weekend overtime may be required; candidates must lift up to 50–100 lbs and work 8–12 hour shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately match incoming shipments against POs, packing slips, and invoices.
• Experience with WMS/ERP software like SAP/Oracle or QuickBooks for data entry and real-time inventory updates.
• Certification and proficiency in operating forklifts (sit-down/stand-up), electric pallet jacks, hand trucks.
• Competence in basic arithmetic for verifying counts, weight measurements, and stock quantities.
• Knowledge of essential shipping documents, such as Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and verify against POs, packing slips, and invoices.
• Enter data and update inventory in ERP/WMS systems.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain organized receiving dock and warehouse.
• Communicate with drivers and internal departments.

Skills

Match shipments to POs

WMS/ERP experience

Forklift certification

Basic arithmetic

Shipping documents knowledge

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

QuickBooks

Job description

nVent is seeking team members for its receiving dock to ensure accurate, timely inbound freight and inventory accuracy. This role requires hands-on data entry, forklift operation, and strict adherence to safety and shipping documentation.

You will collaborate with purchasing and sales, address delays, and maintain an orderly dock. Weekend overtime may be required; candidates must lift up to 50–100 lbs and work 8–12 hour shifts as needed.