Logistics Material Handler - 1st Shift

Position Overview

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success and that of our customers. This is a full‑time 1st‑shift Logistics Material Handler position at nVent, 16250 W. Woods Edge Road, New Berlin, WI 53151. Pay begins at $17.00 per hour. Working hours are Monday‑Friday, 7:00AM–3:00PM.

• Perform a variety of material handling tasks including pick‑location replenishment, inbound stock put‑away, inventory cycle counting, and truck loading/unloading.
• Complete forklift certification classes on all types of lifts.
• Operate forklift equipment per safety policy, including daily lift inspections.
• Complete daily 5S tasks (warehouse organization and cleaning).
• Accurately complete inventory moves per WMS task assignment, ensuring correct quantity and location.
• Properly prep pallets for put‑away and replenishment per standard work.
• Meet productivity rates when performing each material handling task.
• Communicate barriers to leads or supervisors.
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement Program by participating on value‑stream teams or offering suggestions to improve safety, quality, on‑time delivery, or cost performance via the formal employee suggestion process.
• Help with order picking when needed.

• At least 1 year of Distribution Center experience.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Capable of accurately matching visual information on a smartphone device with product labels.
• Must focus on counting products accurately on every transaction to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Strong addition and multiplication skills.
• Effective communication with co‑workers and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to use a smartphone device continuously during the shift.
• Must be able to repetitively lift 10+lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60lbs.
• Must be able to stand continuously for an 8‑10 hour shift.
• Must be able to occasionally bend 90° and twist 45°.
• Must be able to operate motorized equipment and all forklift types safely.
• Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions from ECM training lead, department lead, and department supervisor.
• Ability to work voluntary/mandatory overtime as business dictates.

• Repetitive lifting up to 10+lbs.; occasional lifting up to 60lbs.
• Continual standing for 8‑10 hour shifts; occasional bending 90° and twisting 45°.

Medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; short‑term and long‑term disability; critical illness, accident, and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; caregiver, personal, and parental leave; backup care services; paid time off including volunteer time; well‑being program; legal and identity theft protection.

nVent is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.