Material Handler - Night shift

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

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 WILL YOU EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Ability to accurately match incoming shipments against purchase orders (POs), packing slips, and invoices.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP/Oracle(bonus points) 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 (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for verifying counts, weight measurements, and stock quantities.
• Knowledge of essential shipping documents, such as Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists.

YOU HAVE:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous observation to spot damaged goods, incorrect SKU numbers, or missing items in large deliveries.
• Capability to troubleshoot shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions independently.
• Clear verbal and written skills to interact with truck drivers, and internal departments like purchasing or sales.
• Ability to manage a steady flow of inbound freight, prioritize tasks, and keep the receiving dock and warehouse clean and orderly.
• Flexibility to handle shifting priorities, such as late truck arrivals, sudden or late orders and working overtime on the weekends (when needed).
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (regularly up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs) and stand for long periods (8-12 hour shifts).
• Physical ability for bending, kneeling, and reaching to unload or organize inventory.
• Strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
• 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.