Logistics Material Handler

nVent; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Material Handler for its Dayton distribution center to move goods, receive, pick, and ship orders while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety.

You will operate forklifts and RF scanners, perform safety checks, and support put-away and replenishment to meet production and customer needs.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; forklift certification must be obtained within five days of placement.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required; stand-up Crown preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized work instructions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, picking, checking, and loading activities per SOPs.
• Accurately complete system transactions to maintain inventory integrity.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, RF scanners, shrink wrappers, and dock equipment.
• Conduct equipment safety checks and report unsafe conditions.
• Support material flow including put-away, replenishment, and line service activities.
• Meet productivity, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

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.

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.

As a material handler in our Dayton distribution center you will perform a variety of warehouse and material movement activities to ensure customer orders, inventory, and warehouse needs are fulfilled accurately and on time. This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant distribution center operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Perform receiving, picking, checking, and loading activities in accordance with SOPs and work instructions
• Accurately complete system transactions to maintain inventory integrity
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, RF scanners, shrink wrappers, dock equipment, and related tools
• Conduct required equipment safety checks and report unsafe conditions immediately
• Support material flow including put-away, replenishment, and line service activities
• Meet established productivity, quality, and safety performance standards

YOU HAVE

• Forklift experience (required, stand-up Crown preferred)
• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Skill in safely operating material handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized work instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with changing priorities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

To perform this job successfully, candidates must be able to meet the following essential requirements:

• Must have the ability to successfully obtain and maintain internal powered industrial truck (forklift) certification within five (5) working days of placement into the position
• Demonstrate ability to safely perform material movement tasks including picking, loading, and equipment operation at all times.
• Meet required training and proficiency expectations for assigned material handler level and tasks (including task and route proficiency as applicable)
• Comply with all safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures at all times
• Candidates must be able to meet and maintain all job requirements, training expectations, and certifications outlined for this role

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

$14.80 - $27.50 Per Hour

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

$14.80 - $27.50 Per Hour

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

• 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.