Material Handler - 1st Shift

Richfield, WI - USA

Grafton, WI - USA

Slinger, WI - USA

Milwaukee, WI - USA

West Bend, WI - USA

Full time

JR18135

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

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Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday

Overtime: Early start at 4:00 AM or 5:00 AM + Saturdays

Pay Rate: $20.85 per hour

Primary Purpose:

Will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts, and delivering to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. Work closely with production lines to ensure full utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand. The Material Handler will be required to achieve company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Major Responsibilities

Material Handler I:

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.

• Learning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.

• Developing a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.

• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.

• Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.

• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.

• Perform forklift daily inspections.

• Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.

• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.

• Demonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.

• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.

• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.

• Know the basic functions of the ERP system.

• May assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.

• Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I responsibilities.

• Efficiently use equipment to transport materials.

• Resolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team.

• Participate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.

• Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.

• Frequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.

• Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost.

• Knows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II responsibilities

• Cross-trained in different areas of need.

• Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions in support of Materials.

• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.

• Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.

• Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

• Ability to be self-reliant with minimal direction; capable of assessing workload needs.

Minimum Job Requirements

PRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.

• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.

• Models positive and professional work ethics.

• Effective communication skills.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I requirements

• 1 year of material handling experience

• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.

• Ability to train other employees in established processes.

• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.

• Strong communication skills.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II requirements.

• 2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment

DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.

• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.

• Models positive and professional work ethics.

• Effective communication skills.

• Read and understand work instructions.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I requirements

• 2 years of material handling/warehouse experience

• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.

• Ability to train other employees in established processes.

• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.

• Strong communication skills.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II requirements.

• 5 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Preferred Job Requirements

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Material Handler I & II

• Basic problem-solving knowledge.

• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.

• Basic PC knowledge.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work at heights.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)

Level of Independence :

Acts under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.