Logistics Material Handler - 2nd Shift

nVent; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

nVent is hiring for a full-time Logistics Material Handler on the 2nd shift in New Berlin, WI. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with a $3.00 per hour shift premium.

The role involves moving and cycling inventory, operating forklifts, and supporting safe, accurate warehouse operations. The successful candidate will perform inventory counts, conduct 5S tasks, and work with the team to meet productivity standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year Distribution Center experience required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and perform daily lift inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and counting accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling tasks including pick locations, inbound putaway, and inventory cycle counting.
• Complete forklift certification and operate lifts safely per policy.
• Prepare pallets for put away and replenishment per standard work.
• Meet productivity rates for each task and report barriers to leads.
• Assist with order picking as needed to support warehouse operations.

Skills

Distribution Center experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Counting accuracy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

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. Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour + $3.00 per hour shift premium Location: nVent, 16250 W. Woods Edge Road, New Berlin, WI 53151 Do you want to work in a safe, clean and state of the art environment with paid breaks? Do you want to work with a company that is growing? Do you want competitive pay and benefits? If you said yes to one or more of these questions, then nVent is the place for you!

We are adding full-time 2nd shift Logistics Material Handlers to the team! The Logistics Material Handlers' main role is to move or cycle count inventory accurately throughout the building utilizing a smart phone like device or vehicle mounted PC and forklift or order picker. They significantly contribute to the team's success by working safely, accurately and at the defined productivity standard.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Perform a variety of material handling tasks including: pick location replenishment, inbound stock putaway, inventory cycle counting and truck loading/unloading
• Complete forklift certification class on all types of lifts
• Operate forklift equipment per safety policy including daily lift inspections
• Complete daily 5S tasks (warehouse organization and cleaning)
• Accurately complete inventory moves per WMS task assignment: accurate quantity and location
• Properly prep pallets for put away and replenishment per standard work
• Meet productivity rates when performing each Material Handling task
• Communicate barriers to leads or supervisors
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement Program by participating on value stream teams or offering suggestions to increase Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery or Cost performance via the formal employee suggestion process
• Help with order picking when needed

YOU HAVE:

• 1 year Distribution Center experience
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Capable of accurately matching visual information on smart phone device with product labels
• Ability to focus on counting products accurately on every transaction to maintain inventory accuracy
• Strong addition & multiplication skills
• Ability to exchange information with co-workers and work as part of a team
• Ability to use smart phone device continuously during shift
• Ability to repetitively lift 10+ lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to be on feet continuously throughout an 8-10 hour shift
• Ability to occasionally bend 90 degrees & twist 45 degrees
• Must be able to operate motorized equipment and all forklift types safely
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal & written instructions provided by the training lead, department lead & department supervisor
• Ability to work voluntary / mandatory overtime as business dictates

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

Innovative & adaptable. Dedicated to absolute integrity. Focused on the customer first. Respectful and team oriented. Optimistic and energizing. Accountable for performance.

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.