Warehouse Material Handler-Weekends

nVent•Dayton, MN

2d•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 schedule is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with competitive shift pay. The position involves receiving, picking, checking, loading, inventory transactions, equipment operation, safety checks, and supporting material flow. The successful candidate must safely perform material movement tasks, meet training and proficiency expectations, obtain and maintain internal powered industrial truck certification, and comply with applicable safety, quality, and operational procedures. nVent describes itself as a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. The company emphasizes innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, teamwork, optimism, and accountability. Eligible full-time employees may receive a broad benefits package.

Requirements

Forklift experience is required.
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 successfully obtain and maintain internal powered industrial truck (forklift) certification within five working days of placement.
Ability to meet and maintain the job requirements, training expectations, and certifications for the role.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, picking, checking, and loading activities according to 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 the assigned material handler level and tasks, including task and route proficiency as applicable.
Comply with safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures.