nVent is hiring: Material Handler - 3rd Shift in Solon

Overview

Material Handler - 3rd Shift at nVent

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 keeping packers and machine operators supplied with parts and material, and removing completed items to storage area or next workstation.
• Sort, weigh, coordinate materials and comply paperwork for creating purchase and work orders.
• Follow department schedules or instructions, make deliveries and pickups at workstations to maintain flow of work and prevent excessive accumulation of material in work areas.
• 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 supervisor regarding shortages.
• Pick up parts from assembly area and put to stock.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock control procedures.
• Maintain equipment including safety checks.
• Maintain a supply of equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meet established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensure that products meet nVent’s quality specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Minimum 1 year’s production work experience preferred.
• Experience operating RF scanner and software
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet. Software for printing labels

Skills

• Knowledge of all material flow processes
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to picking process (e.g., wave lift, Tugger truck, mother/daughter carts, tow motor)
• Ability to function in a high stress, high pressure environment with a positive attitude

Physical And Environmental Abilities

• Bend, squat, and reach above shoulder level
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces

We Have

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations that provide opportunities to grow and make an impact

About nVent

• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions.
• Our products connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and processes.
• Headquartered in London, with management in the United States (Minneapolis).
• Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver and parental leave, paid time off including volunteer time, well-being program, and more.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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