Mfg Material Handler

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.

nVent is a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people and trusted brands such as LENTON, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

While our name may be new, our products have set the standards for quality for more than a century. Today as nVent, we are focused and forward-looking, ready to build upon our legacy. The future is now. 
 

Designers and installers of electrical systems rely on nVent for industry-proven, globally compliant fastening and facility electrical protection systems. nVent’s electrical and fastening solutions are comprised of superior engineered products for niche electrical, mechanical and concrete applications.

nVent ERICO offers components for electrical protection, rail and transit connectivity, telecom installation, and utility and industrial facility electrical installation systems. The nVent CADDY brand includes fixing, fastening and support products for electrical installation, seismic and fire protection, data communications and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. We also offer nVent ERIFLEX low-voltage, space-saving power and grounding connections for electrical panels and nVent LENTON engineered products for concrete reinforcing steel connections.

Behind the scenes: nVent ERICO has roots that trace back to 1903, when the Electric Railway Improvement Company was founded to supply power bonds, signal bonds and related welding equipment to railroads, mining and street railway industries.

As a Manufacturing Material Handler I, you are responsible for supplying components/raw material to manufacturing production, collecting finished goods and delivering to shipping, removing waste from work areas as well as ensuring operations have materials they need to maintain continuous production.

• Move materials to and from work cells, delivering trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas. Maintain constant supply of materials to production.

• Assess component/material availability and alert department team leader to potential outages in production

• Utilize powered industrial equipment including; Fork Trucks, Raymond, Drexel, WAVE, etc
• Prepare / package finished goods for collection by tugger
• Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, then pulling, packing and loading them
• Assist production with removal of waste, debris, excess material, etc to ensure continuous production
• Assist with preparation of material. This may include but are not limited to; cutting, labeling, un-packaging, preparing raw material per job, etc.
• Operate trucks, forklifts, cranes and other equipment  to move materials
• Comply with all safety rules and guidelines
• Ensure adherence to environmental management and systems
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor which may include direct labor

At nVent, we believe in an agile and flexible workforce. Manufacturing Materials Handler may have the opportunity to, or be asked to, work in multiple areas of the business.

Areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Lenton Material Handler
• Erico Material Handler
• Flexibar Material Handler

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work well in a team
• Bend, squat down, and reach above your head
• Lift and carry at least 50 lbs
• Work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines
• Self-Motivating
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to read, write and to follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and to life heavy materials
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software

Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends

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 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.