• Material Handler

    nVent (Warwick, RI)


    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.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Manufacturing Material Handler performs various warehouse duties, including packing and shipping of

     

    customer orders, maintaining inventory levels, and use and operation of warehouse tools to locate, store and

     

    transport material used in the manufacturing process.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Performs shipping, receiving, storage, picking, checking, and loading duties following Standard Operating

     

    Procedures (SOP) as well as Machine Operating Procedures (MOP).

     

    • Performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.

    • Operates various warehouse equipment including but not limited to sit-down forklift, stock picker and RF

     

    scanners.

     

    • Maintains equipment, includes performing safety checks.

    • Complies with all applicable safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards

     

    to the Team Leader or appropriate resource.

     

    • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

    • Notifies the Team Leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment,

     

    operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.

     

    • Meets established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.

    • Ensures that the product meets nVent’s quality specifications.

    • May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS / JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

    • Minimum 2 years of warehouse work experience preferred.

    • Minimum 2 years of forklift and stock picker experience preferred.

    • Computer knowledge necessary, Excel, Word, Outlook, JD Edwards, and Internet.

    • Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, including but not limited to: UPS WorldShip, Fed-Ex, Ship

     

    Manager and LTL shipping procedures.

     

    • Ability to operate equipment necessary to position. i.e. Forklifts, stock picker, RF scanner, shrink wrapper,

     

    bander, battery charger, dock levers.

     

    • Knowledge of, and ability to promote, compliance with safety policies and procedures.

    • Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving.

    • Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and written.

    • Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

    • Ability to function and maintain a positive attitude in a high-pressure work environment.

    WE HAVE:

    + A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

    + 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

    + Benefits to support the lives of our employees

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

     

    + 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.

    + Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

     

    At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

     

    At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.