Material Handler - Night shift

nVent • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance

Requirements

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP/Oracle(bonus points) or QuickBooks for data entry and real-time inventory updates.
• Certification and proficiency in operating forklifts (sit-down/stand-up), electric pallet jacks, hand trucks.
• Competence in basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for verifying counts, weight measurements, and stock quantities.
• Knowledge of essential shipping documents, such as Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous observation to spot damaged goods, incorrect SKU numbers, or missing items in large deliveries.
• Capability to troubleshoot shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions independently.
• Clear verbal and written skills to interact with truck drivers, and internal departments like purchasing or sales.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (regularly up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs) and stand for long periods (8-12 hour shifts).
• Physical ability for bending, kneeling, and reaching to unload or organize inventory.

Nice To Haves

• SAP/Oracle experience

Responsibilities

• Ability to accurately match incoming shipments against purchase orders (POs), packing slips, and invoices.
• Ability to manage a steady flow of inbound freight, prioritize tasks, and keep the receiving dock and warehouse clean and orderly.
• Flexibility to handle shifting priorities, such as late truck arrivals, sudden or late orders and working overtime on the weekends (when needed).
• Strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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