Shipping Associate - 1st Shift

nVent; Bentleyville (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a dedicated warehouse team member in Bentleyville, Ohio. Responsibilities include receiving, stocking, and delivering materials while ensuring safety compliance and maintaining operational efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least 3 years of warehouse experience.

The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to operate various equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' warehouse work experience preferred.
• Experience operating an RF scanner and related software.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety procedures and report hazards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Receive, stock, pick, issue, and deliver materials.
• Perform routine duties such as pulling orders.
• Operate forklift truck and perform equipment checks.

Skills

Knowledge of all material flow processes

Knowledge of safety policies and procedures

Analytical thinking

Effective oral and written communication

Adaptability to changing circumstances

Operate necessary equipment for warehouse processes

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D

Tools

RF scanner

Windows Word

Excel

Outlook

Label printing software

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to the Production Supervisor/Team Leader or appropriate resource.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Notify Production Supervisor/Team Leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Receive, stock, pick, issue and deliver materials within performance guidelines to assure the satisfaction of internal and external customers.
• Perform routine duties such as pulling orders, cleaning assigned rows
• Follow department instructions, making sure orders are pulled to the shipping dock or small parcel packing area.
• Remove packed items from conveyor, stack and pile on skid.
• Set up workstations and instruct operators regarding operation procedures and safety precautions when necessary.
• Operate forklift truck and notify team lead of issues.
• Maintain equipment including safety checks.
• Maintain a supply of materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meet established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensure that products meet nVent's quality specifications.
• Perform rotational assignments as needed.
• Participate actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

YOU HAVE:

• Academic Background
• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Minimum 3 year's warehouse work experience preferred.
• Experience operating an RF scanner and related software
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet and software for printing labels

Skills

• Knowledge of all material flow processes
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to loading and warehouse processes. i.e. PIT, sit down counter balance fork truck, reach truck, power pallet jack, order picker
• Ability to function in a high stress, high pressure environment, with a positive attitude.

Physical and Environmental Abilities

• Bend, squat down, and reach above your head
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

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.