Logistics Material Handler - 2nd Shift

About the Role

The Logistics Material Handler is responsible for moving and cycle‑counting inventory throughout the building using a smart‑phone‑like device, a vehicle‑mounted PC, and material handling equipment such as forklifts or order pickers. Accurate inventory handling, adherence to safety standards, and meeting productivity targets are essential to the team’s success. Key duties include pick‑location replenishment, inbound stock put‑away, inventory cycle counting, and truck loading/unloading. The role requires completing forklift certification on all lift types, performing daily lift inspections, and executing daily 5S warehouse organization and cleaning tasks. Handlers must accurately complete inventory moves per WMS assignments, properly prep pallets, meet productivity rates, communicate barriers, and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives. • Perform pick location replenishment, inbound stock putaway, inventory cycle counting, and truck loading/unloading. • Complete forklift certification on all lift types and conduct daily lift inspections. • Execute daily 5S tasks for warehouse organization and cleaning. • Accurately move inventory per WMS assignments, ensuring correct quantity and location. • Prepare pallets for put-away and replenishment following standard work procedures. • Meet defined productivity rates for each material handling task. • Communicate any barriers to leads or supervisors promptly. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and submit employee suggestions. • Assist with order picking when needed. • Operate all motorized equipment and forklift types safely. • Follow verbal and written instructions from training leads, department leads, and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸pick replenishment
• ▸inbound putaway
• ▸cycle counting
• ▸truck loading
• ▸forklift cert
• ▸wms moves

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least one year of distribution‑center experience, a strong work ethic, and keen attention to detail. Required skills include matching visual information on a smart‑phone device with product labels, basic math for inventory accuracy, and effective teamwork communication. Physical abilities include repeatedly lifting 10 lb (occasionally up to 60 lb), standing for 8‑10 hour shifts, and occasional bending and twisting. The successful applicant must be able to operate all motorized equipment and forklift types safely, follow verbal and written instructions, and be willing to work voluntary or mandatory overtime as business needs dictate. • Minimum one year of distribution center experience. • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to match visual information on a smartphone device with product labels. • Proficient in basic math (addition and multiplication) for inventory accuracy. • Capability to repeatedly lift 10 lb and occasionally lift up to 60 lb. • Ability to stand for 8‑10 hour shifts and perform occasional bending (90°) and twisting (45°). • Willingness to work voluntary or mandatory overtime as business dictates.

Requirements

• ▸distribution
• ▸work ethic
• ▸detail
• ▸smartphone
• ▸basic math
• ▸forklift

Benefits

nVent is seeking innovative individuals to join a team that secures the world by connecting and protecting customers with inventive electrical solutions. The position is full‑time, second‑shift (Monday‑Friday, 3 PM‑11 PM) with a starting pay of $17.00 per hour plus a $3.00 per hour shift premium, located at 16250 W. Woods Edge Road, New Berlin, WI 53151. The company offers a safe, clean, state‑of‑the‑art environment with paid breaks and opportunities for growth. Full‑time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, various leaves, paid time off, volunteer time, well‑being programs, and legal and identity‑theft protection. • $17.00 per hour base pay plus $3.00 per hour shift premium. • Full‑time schedule: Monday‑Friday, 3 PM‑11 PM with paid breaks. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts. • Short‑term and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and life insurance. • 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan. • Tuition reimbursement, caregiver and parental leave, backup care services. • Paid time off, including volunteer time, and well‑being program. • Legal and identity theft protection.

Work Environment

Onsite