Material Handler - Up to 35,000 lb

Material Handler: Heavy Lift Operator - Up to 35,000lbs
Location Northwest Houston/Jersey Village
Pay: $22-$25 per hour DOE
Temporary to Hire Opportunity
Immediate Start after Background check and DT completed

Job responsibilities:

• Adhere to all relevant safety protocols and promptly alert the Supervisor or suitable contact about any unsafe situations or potential safety risks.
• Receive, stock, pick, issue, and deliver materials within performance guidelines to ensure the delight of internal and external customers.
• Maintain equipment, including safety checks.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous observation to spot damaged goods, incorrect SKU numbers, or missing items in large deliveries.
• Capability to troubleshoot shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions independently.
• Clear verbal and written skills to interact with truck drivers, and internal departments like purchasing or sales.
• Ability to manage a steady flow of inbound freight, prioritize tasks, and keep the receiving dock and warehouse clean and orderly.
• Flexibility to handle shifting priorities, such as late truck arrivals, sudden or late orders and working overtime on the weekends (when needed).
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (regularly up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs) and stand for long periods (8-12 hour shifts).
• Physical ability for bending, kneeling, and reaching to unload or organize inventory.
• Strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ensure a continuous supply of equipment and materials necessary to complete operations.
• 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.
• Actively participate as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

Inventory & Material Handling

• Move materials and finished goods throughout the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Report shortages, damages, and inventory discrepancies to supervisors.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of materials within the warehouse.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of all material flow processes.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications.
• Capacity to adjust to swiftly changing business situations and excel in a consistently evolving business setting.
• Ability to operate equipment vital to the picking process, such as wave lift, tugger truck, and mother/daughter carts.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, fast-paced environment with a positive demeanor.
• Basic computer skills