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Material Handler - 1st Shift
nVentUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Oct 2025
About the role
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 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, keeping packers and machine operators supplied with parts and material, and removing completed items to storage area or next workstation.
- Sort, weigh, coordinate materials and comply paperwork for creating purchase and work orders.
- Follow department schedules or instructions, make deliveries and pickups at workstations to maintain flow of work and prevent excessive accumulation of material in work areas.
- 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 supervisor regarding shortages.
- Pick up parts from assembly area and put to stock.
- Assist with cycle counts and stock control procedures.
- Maintain equipment including safety checks.
- Maintain a supply of equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
- 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.
- 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 1 year’s production work experience preferred.
- Experience operating RF scanner and software
- Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet. 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 picking process. i.e. wave lift, Tugger truck, mother/daughter carts, tow motor etc.
- 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 30 pounds
- Work in confined spaces
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 provide
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