Logistics Material Handler

nVent•Dayton, MN

3d•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 posted first-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Beginning in January, it changes to four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Candidates must obtain and maintain internal powered industrial truck (forklift) certification within five working days of placement. They must safely perform material movement tasks, meet training and proficiency expectations for their assigned level and tasks, and comply with safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Forklift experience is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain internal powered industrial truck (forklift) certification within five working days of placement.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and perform material movement tasks.
Ability to meet training, proficiency, and certification expectations for the role.
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 meet and maintain all job requirements and comply with safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Stand-up Crown forklift experience is preferred.
Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment is preferred.

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, and dock equipment.
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 level and tasks, including task and route proficiency as applicable.
Comply with safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures.