Warehouse Material Handler-1st Shift
Job in
Dayton, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55327, USA
Listed on 2026-07-10
Listing for:
nVent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
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Warehouse
Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Distribution/ General Warehouse, Warehouse Associate
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a material handler in our Dayton distribution center you will perform a variety of warehouse and material movement activities to ensure customer orders, inventory, and warehouse needs are fulfilled accurately and on time. This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant distribution center operations.
Shift Hours are: 6:00AM-2:30PM Monday-Friday
Key responsibilities include:
Perform receiving, picking, checking, and loading activities in accordance with SOPs and work instructions
Accurately complete system transactions to maintain inventory integrity
Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, RF scanners, shrink wrappers, dock equipment, and related tools
Conduct required equipment safety checks and report unsafe conditions immediately
Support material flow including put-away, replenishment, and line service activities
Meet established productivity, quality, and safety performance standardsYOU HAVEForklift experience (required, stand-up Crown preferred)
Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred
Skill in safely operating 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
To perform this job successfully, candidates must be able to meet the following essential requirements :
Must have the ability to successfully obtain and maintain internal powered industrial truck (forklift) certification within five (5) working days of placement into the position
Demonstrate ability to safely perform material movement tasks including picking, loading, and equipment operation at all times.
Meet required training and proficiency expectations for assigned material handler level and tasks (including task and route proficiency as applicable)
Comply with all safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures at all times
Candidates must be able to meet and maintain all job requirements, training expectations, and certifications outlined for this roleWE 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 dayn
Vent 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 .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 may include 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.
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.
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