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Logistics Material Handler - 1st Shift

nVent · New Berlin, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you had to keep up a productivity standard. How did you do it?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet defined rates while staying safe and accurate.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to get through a busy day.

What they are checking: Whether they help others and contribute to team success, which the posting mentions.

What would you do

How do you decide which pick locations to replenish first?

What they are checking: Whether they think about what pickers need next so the floor doesn't run out.

You see a damaged rack upright while moving stock. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report structural hazards right away instead of working around them.

This is a 3 to 11 shift, Monday through Friday. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to second shift reliably.

About the work

What types of forklifts or order pickers have you run, and how high have you worked?

What they are checking: Whether they have real lift experience, since the job covers forklifts and order pickers at height.

What do you check on a forklift before using it?

What they are checking: Whether a pre-shift inspection is a real habit and not something they skip.

Walk me through how you'd do a cycle count and what you'd do if the count doesn't match the system.

What they are checking: Whether they count carefully and report differences instead of adjusting to make numbers match.

How do you put away inbound stock so it's easy to find and accurate in the system?

What they are checking: Whether they scan and place stock in the right location every time.

How do you load or unload a truck safely and efficiently?

What they are checking: Whether they know about trailer restraints, load balance and dock safety.

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The full job description

As published by 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. Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour Location: nVent, 16250 W. Woods Edge Road, New Berlin, WI 53151 Do you want to work in a safe, clean and state of the art environment with paid breaks? Do you want to work with a company that is growing? Do you want competitive pay and benefits? If you said yes to one or more of these questions, then nVent is the place for you! We are adding full-time 1st shift Logistics Material Handlers to the team! The Logistics Material Handler's main role is to move or cycle count inventory accurately throughout the building utilizing a smart phone like device or vehicle mounted PC and forklift or order picker. They significantly contribute to the team’s success by working safely, accurately and at the defined productivity standard. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: • Perform a variety of material handling tasks including: pick location replenishment, inbound stock putaway, inventory cycle counting and truck loading/unloading • Complete forklift certification class 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: accurate 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 increase Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery or Cost performance via the formal employee suggestion process • Help with order picking when needed YOU HAVE: • 1 year Distribution Center experience • Strong work ethic and attention to detail • Capable of accurately matching visual information on smart phone device with product labels • Ability to focus on counting products accurately on every transaction to maintain inventory accuracy • Strong addition & multiplication skills • Ability to exchange information with co-workers and work as part of a team • Ability to use smart phone device continuously during shift • Ability to repetitively lift 10+ lbs. • Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. • Ability to be on feet continuously throughout an 8-10 hour shift • Ability to occasionally bend 90 degrees & twist 45 degrees • Must be able to operate motorized equipment and all forklift types safely • Must be able to understand and follow verbal & written instructions provided by ECM training lead, department lead & department supervisor • Ability to work voluntary / mandatory overtime as business dictates 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.

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