Materials Coordinator - 2nd Shift

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Materials Coordinator to ensure materials are prepared, organized, and available for production. The role supports efficient material flow, de-trash operations, and waste disposal in designated compactors.

You will help maintain a clean, safe market area and assist with material movement as needed, contributing to smooth production and safety compliance. This position requires the ability to work in a manufacturing setting, lift and move materials, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials safely.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• De-trash products and prepare materials for production lines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized market area to support efficiency.
• Stage and prepare products for transportation to production lines.
• Assist Material Handlers with material movement during downtime.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Material handling

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Position Summary

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for ensuring materials are properly prepared, organized, and available for production operations. This role supports efficient material flow by de-trashing products, maintaining cleanliness and organization within the market area, preparing materials for production lines, and assisting Material Handlers as needed. The Materials Coordinator also supports waste management efforts by disposing of cardboard and trash in designated compactors.

Key Responsibilities

• De-trash products in the market area prior to delivery to production lines.
• Prepare and organize materials to ensure they are production ready.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized market area to support operational efficiency.
• Stage and prepare products for transportation to production lines.
• Assist Material Handlers with material movement and related duties during available downtime.
• Remove and dispose of cardboard, packaging materials, and general waste using designated compactors.
• Monitor work areas for housekeeping concerns and proactively address cleanliness issues.
• Support inventory organization and material flow processes as directed.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and operational guidelines.
• Communicate material shortages, damaged products, or workplace concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations.Physical Requirements:
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials in accordance with company safety guidelines.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Frequent handling of cardboard, packaging materials, and production materials.

Success Factors

• Maintains a clean and organized market area.
• Ensure materials are properly de-trashed and production ready.
• Supports continuous material flow to production lines.
• Demonstrate teamwork by assisting Material Handlers and other departments as needed.
• Consistently follows safety and housekeeping standards.

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: $17.20 - $31.90 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.

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