Logistics Material Handler

nVent • Dayton, MN

4d • $15 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

As a material handler in nVent’s Dayton distribution center, you will perform warehouse and material movement activities to ensure customer orders, inventory, and warehouse needs are fulfilled accurately and on time. The role supports safe, efficient, and compliant distribution center operations.

The current first-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Beginning in January, the schedule will change to four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Forklift experience is required; stand-up Crown experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized work instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with changing priorities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain internal powered industrial truck (forklift) certification within five working days of placement.
• Ability to meet and maintain all job requirements, training expectations, and certifications for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating a stand-up Crown forklift.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, picking, checking, and loading activities in accordance with standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Complete system transactions accurately to maintain inventory integrity.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, RF scanners, shrink wrappers, dock equipment, and related tools.
• Conduct required equipment safety checks and immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Support material flow through put-away, replenishment, and line service activities.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and safety performance standards.
• Safely perform material movement tasks, including picking, loading, and equipment operation.
• Meet training and proficiency expectations for assigned material handler levels and tasks, including task and route proficiency as applicable.
• Comply with safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed