Material Handler - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

nVent is seeking candidates to support material flow processes and safety compliance in a hands-on warehouse role at our Minneapolis area operation. You will receive, stock, pick, issue, and deliver materials to support both internal and external customers, while maintaining equipment and accurate records.

Join a dynamic global leader in electrical solutions with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, and meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all material flow processes.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications.
• Capacity to adjust to swiftly changing business situations and excel in a consistently evolving business setting.
• Ability to operate equipment vital to the picking process, such as wave lift, tugger truck, and mother/daughter carts.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, fast-paced environment with a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols and promptly alert about unsafe situations or risks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Notify the Team Leader or other appropriate resource when issues arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Receive, stock, pick, issue, and deliver materials within performance guidelines to ensure the delight of internal and external customers.
• Maintain equipment, including safety checks.
• Ensure a continuous supply of equipment and materials necessary to complete operations.
• Meet established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensure that products meet nVent's quality specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Perform rotational assignments as needed.
• Actively participate as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

Skills

Material flow knowledge

Safety policies & compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Operate warehouse equipment

Fast-paced environment

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:

• Adhere to all relevant safety protocols and promptly alert the Supervisor or suitable contact about any unsafe situations or potential safety risks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Notify the Team Leader or other appropriate resource when issues arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Receive, stock, pick, issue, and deliver materials within performance guidelines to ensure the delight of internal and external customers.
• Maintain equipment, including safety checks.
• Ensure a continuous supply of equipment and materials necessary to complete operations.
• Meet established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensure that products meet nVent's quality specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Perform rotational assignments as needed.
• Actively participate as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

YOU HAVE:

• Knowledge of all material flow processes.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications.
• Capacity to adjust to swiftly changing business situations and excel in a consistently evolving business setting.
• Ability to operate equipment vital to the picking process, such as wave lift, tugger truck, and mother/daughter carts.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, fast-paced environment with a positive demeanor.

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

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.