Warehouse Team Lead – 2nd shift

nVent; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Team Lead for 2nd shift in Dayton, MN. You will guide daily operations, coach hourly staff, and onboard new workers to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement across warehouse processes.

The role requires 2+ years in warehousing, leadership experience preferred, and forklift certification with ability to pass internal tests. Proficiency with computers and warehouse systems is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Forklift certification and ability to pass internal testing required.
• Comfortable using computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, warehouse systems)

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day warehouse operations to meet production and shipping commitments.
• Provide work direction, coaching, and support to hourly team members.
• Train and onboard new employees and temporary workers.
• Monitor daily performance and take action to keep the team on track.
• Partner with supervisors and support teams to resolve operational issues.
• Promote a safe, organized work environment and reinforce safety expectations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and engage the team in problem‑solving.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and other material handling tools as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

People leadership

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse systems

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.

Job Description Join our team and help keep our operations running strong. We’re looking for a hands‑on Warehouse Team Lead to support our 2nd shift operations. In this role, you’ll guide daily activities, support your team, and help drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the warehouse.

What you will do:

• Lead day‑to‑day warehouse operations to meet production and shipping commitments
• Provide work direction, coaching, and support to hourly team members
• Train and onboard new employees and temporary workers
• Monitor daily performance and take action to keep the team on track
• Partner with supervisors and support teams to resolve operational issues
• Promote a safe, organized work environment and reinforce safety expectations
• Identify opportunities for improvement and engage the team in problem‑solving
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and other material handling tools as needed

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of warehouse or distribution experience
• Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Forklift certification and ability to pass internal testing requiredComfortable using computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, warehouse systems)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with others
• A positive, team‑focused attitude and willingness to be hands‑on

Shift Details

2nd Shift – Monday–Friday, 2:30 – 11:00 PM (with opportunity for overtime)

Location: Dayton, MN

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

• 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: $23.90 - $44.40 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. 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.