Logistics Material Handler

nVent; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

nVent's Tempe Distribution Center is seeking a Logistics Material Handler I. In this role you will receive, organize, move, and ship materials to support customer orders and production operations.

You will work closely with warehouse, shipping, and production teams to maintain inventory flow and keep the facility running efficiently. The position is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail in a fast-paced distribution environment, with training provided for forklift operation and a schedule

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of warehouse, shipping, receiving, logistics, or material handling experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus; training provided if needed.
• Inventory and material handling experience, shipping/receiving documentation, and basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments by verifying packing lists and inspecting materials for accuracy.
• Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility to support shipping and operational needs.
• Organize and store inventory in designated warehouse locations to maintain material accuracy and accessibility.
• Distribute materials to shipping stations to ensure customer orders are processed on schedule.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently (training provided if needed).
• Maintain outdoor pallet staging areas, waste collection areas, and overall warehouse housekeeping standards.
• Identify and communicate inventory, shipping, quality, or equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Support a safe work environment by following company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Skills

Inventory and material handling

Shipping and receiving documentation

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Logistics Material Handler I

Tempe, AZ

Pay: $21.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

At nVent's Tempe Distribution Center, the Logistics Material Handler plays a key role in ensuring materials are received, organized, moved, and shipped accurately to support customer orders and production operations. This position works closely with warehouse, shipping, and production teams to maintain inventory flow, support on-time deliveries, and keep the facility organized and operating efficiently. This is a hands‑on role ideal for individuals who enjoy physical work, attention to detail, and working in a fast‑paced distribution environment.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Receive incoming shipments by verifying packing lists and inspecting materials for accuracy.
• Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility to support shipping and operational needs.
• Organize and store inventory in designated warehouse locations to maintain material accuracy and accessibility.
• Distribute materials to shipping stations to ensure customer orders are processed on schedule.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently (training provided if needed).
• Maintain outdoor pallet staging areas, waste collection areas, and overall warehouse housekeeping standards.
• Identify and communicate inventory, shipping, quality, or equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Support a safe work environment by following company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

YOU HAVE:

Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED required

Years of Experience: 1+ years of warehouse, shipping, receiving, logistics, or material handling experience preferred

Previous forklift experience is a plus

• Inventory and material handling
• Shipping and receiving documentation
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization

Abilities to Meet Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and frequent material movement

WE HAVE:

• Competitive pay at $21.00 per hour
• Monday-Friday schedule with weekends typically off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing and distribution organization
• A collaborative, safety-focused team environment dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. Join a global team that values innovation, integrity, teamwork, and accountability while providing opportunities to grow your career and make an impact every day.

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

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.