Material Handler

nVent • Hitchcock, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler receives, inspects, and verifies incoming materials and shipments, then safely moves, organizes, stores, and prepares materials for shipment. The role uses material-handling equipment in warehouse or production areas and supports inventory control, order prioritization, and on-time delivery. It also involves maintaining clean and safe work areas, following hazardous-material handling requirements, reporting discrepancies or equipment issues, and assisting with other duties assigned by logistics or warehouse management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in or with warehouse operations, inventory management, and material-handling equipment.
• Skills operating forklifts, using warehouse management software (WMS), and performing stock audits.
• Must 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 to move materials within warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow safety guidelines.
• Prepare materials for shipment by packing and labeling them and including required 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, damage, 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.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed