Shipping Associate - 1st Shift

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.

• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to the Production Supervisor/Team Leader or appropriate resource.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Notify Production Supervisor/Team Leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Receive, stock, pick, issue and deliver materials within performance guidelines to assure the satisfaction of internal and external customers.
• Perform routine duties such as pulling orders and cleaning assigned rows.
• Follow department instructions, making sure orders are pulled to the shipping dock or small parcel packing area.
• Remove packed items from conveyor, stack and pile on skid.
• Set up workstations and instruct operators regarding operation procedures and safety precautions when necessary.
• Operate forklift truck and notify team lead of issues.
• Maintain equipment including safety checks.
• Maintain a supply of materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meet established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensure that products meet nVent’s quality specifications.
• Perform rotational assignments as needed.
• Participate actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

• Academic Background
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum 3 year’s warehouse work experience preferred.
• Experience operating an RF scanner and related software.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet and software for printing labels.

• Knowledge of all material flow processes.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to loading and warehouse processes (e.g., PIT, sit down counter balance forklift, reach truck, power pallet jack, order picker).
• Ability to function in a high stress, high pressure environment, with a positive attitude.

• Bend, squat down, and reach above your head.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• 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.