Material Handler

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately match incoming shipments against purchase orders (POs), packing slips, and invoices.
• Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP/Oracle or QuickBooks for data entry and real-time inventory updates.
• Operate forklifts (sit-down/stand-up), electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks with certification and proficiency.
• Apply basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to verify counts, weight measurements, and stock quantities.
• Interpret essential shipping documents, such as Bills of Lading (BOL) and packing lists.
• Spot damaged goods, incorrect SKU numbers, or missing items in large deliveries with meticulous observation.
• Troubleshoot shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions independently.
• Communicate clearly with truck drivers and internal departments like purchasing or sales.
• Manage a steady flow of inbound freight, prioritize tasks, and maintain a clean and orderly receiving dock and warehouse.
• Handle shifting priorities, such as late truck arrivals, sudden or late orders, and work overtime on weekends when needed.
• Lift and move heavy objects (regularly up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs) and stand for long periods (8–12 hour shifts).
• Bend, kneel, and reach to unload or organize inventory as required.
• Adhere strictly to OSHA guidelines and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly.

About nVent

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.

Culture and values

We are guided by 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver, personal and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off including volunteer time
• A well-being program
• Legal & identity theft protection