Warehouse Technician - 1st Shift

nVent•New Berlin, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

nVent is hiring full-time Warehouse Technicians for its distribution center in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The role primarily involves accurately picking orders using a smartphone-like device and motorized transport while working safely and meeting defined productivity standards. Other duties may include receiving inbound shipments and auditing and packing outbound orders. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with paid breaks. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour. Technicians complete daily warehouse organization and cleaning tasks, follow standard work and safety policies, and contribute to continuous improvement. The position requires frequent use of a smart device, sustained time on one’s feet, and the ability to lift, bend, and twist as described in the requirements. Voluntary or mandatory overtime may be required as business needs dictate. nVent provides electrical connection and protection solutions. The company describes its culture as innovative, adaptable, integrity-focused, customer-focused, respectful, team-oriented, optimistic, and accountable. Benefits for eligible full-time employees include health coverage, retirement savings, and other supplemental programs.

Requirements

Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Ability to accurately match visual information on a smart device with product labels.
Ability to count products accurately during each pick.
Strong addition and multiplication skills.
Ability to exchange information with coworkers and work as part of a team.
Ability to use a smart device continuously during the shift.
Ability to repetitively lift more than 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to remain on one’s feet continuously throughout an 8- to 10-hour shift.
Ability to occasionally bend 90 degrees and twist 45 degrees.
Ability to operate motorized equipment safely.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from training leads, department leads, and department supervisors.
Ability to work voluntary or mandatory overtime as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

Pick orders accurately using a smartphone-like device and motorized transport.
Work safely, accurately, and at defined productivity standards.
Receive inbound shipments and audit and pack outbound orders as needed.
Complete daily 5S warehouse organization and cleaning tasks.
Follow safety policies and defined standard work for each task.
Contribute to continuous improvement by participating on value stream teams or submitting suggestions to improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, or cost performance.