Material Handler

nVent • Hitchcock, TX

10d

About The Position

The Material Handler receives, inspects, verifies, moves, stores, and prepares materials for shipment in warehouse or production areas. The role uses material handling equipment and supports inventory control, order prioritization, safe material storage, and on-time delivery. The position also requires maintaining clean work areas and equipment, reporting discrepancies or safety concerns, and assisting with other duties assigned by the logistics or warehouse manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience in or with warehouse operations, inventory management, and material handling equipment.
• Skills in operating forklifts, using warehouse management software (WMS), and performing stock audits.
• Obtain forklift certification within one week to operate motorized equipment and all types of forklifts safely.
• Ability to work voluntary or mandatory overtime as business dictates.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from the ECM training lead, department lead, and department supervisor.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, work in varying temperatures, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and shipments against purchase orders and delivery receipts.
• Safely load and unload materials from trucks and containers.
• Organize and store materials in appropriate locations to support access and inventory control.
• Use material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyors to move materials within warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow safety guidelines.
• Pack and label materials for shipment and include necessary documentation.
• Handle and store hazardous materials in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to prioritize orders and support on-time delivery.
• Verify the quantity and condition of incoming materials.
• Participate in cycle counts, stock rotations, and other inventory control activities.
• Report discrepancies, damages, and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions or damage to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the logistics or warehouse manager.

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.
• Potential supplemental benefits 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 and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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