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Material Handler Lead
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What they do
A Warehouse Worker moves or transports freight, stocks, and materials, usually without using machinery.
$37,905 / year median in Ohio
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Material Handler Lead nVent life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Ohio, Solon 34600 Solon Road (Show on map) Aug 21, 2026 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. Company Overview nVent is a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people and trusted brands such as 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. Business Segment Overview Electrical & Fastening Solutions Overview At nVent, we know that electrical systems are only as secure as the components used to fix, fasten and mount cable and wire systems. That's why the people in our Electrical & Fastening Solutions segment are responsible for engineering more than 100 patents. As electrical systems become more complex, nVent's fastening experts focus on keeping things simple for the customer. Besides superior technical performance, our nVent CADDY and nVent ERICO brands of fasteners are designed for easy and intuitive installation. POsition SUmmary Ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process. Provide problem support and coaching / on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met. Communicate with a variety of support resources to resolve problems. Key role responsibilities Provide backup to the Shipping Supervisor for all assigned areas.
Knowledge of Lean principles in order to lead and participate in MDI, 5S, and Kaizen activities
Drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology
Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
Execute and coordinate employee training
Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material and information into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.
Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making, as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
Ensure all employees are properly following startup, shutdown, and break times
Ensure all employees are properly filling out required paperwork
Communicate issues to other shifts and support functions via email and in person
Responsible for ensuring that all employees are performing their duties in a safe manner, and ensuring that appropriate medical attention is provided in the event of an injury
Report any safety hazards or incidents in a timely manner. Provide detailed report for incidents.
Participate in safety inspections.
Adjust staffing as necessary in response to material, machine, or labor changes throughout the shift
Other duties as assigned. qualifications and experience