Material Handler II - Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Generac Power Systems•Richfield, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler II is responsible for material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering them to assembly areas to support efficient production. The role works closely with production lines to help ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment in meeting customer demand, while achieving company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The position performs Material Handler I duties and uses equipment efficiently to transport materials. It resolves issues and recommends solutions to the leadership team, contributes to project teams and continuous improvement efforts, and applies working knowledge of materials processes and related fields to resolve routine to moderately complex problems. The role collaborates with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners; contributes to improvements in processes, lead times, throughput, and cost; and is knowledgeable in at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The listed pay is $21.85 per hour, plus a $2.50 shift premium and a $1.50 lead premium.

Requirements

At least 1 year of material handling experience for production material handlers, or 2 years of material handling or warehouse experience for distribution material handlers.
Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
Ability to train other employees in established processes.
Problem-solving skills and ability to interface with other departments.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate positive, professional work ethics.
For distribution material handlers, ability to read and understand work instructions.

Nice To Haves

Basic problem-solving knowledge.
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
Basic PC knowledge.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

Pick warehoused parts and deliver them to assembly areas to support efficient production.
Work with production lines to ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand.
Follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
Learn to operate and safely operate forklifts and other equipment used to transport materials within the facility.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Flex across products and areas to support business needs.
Resolve issues and recommend solutions to the leadership team.
Participate in project teams and lead portions of continuous improvement projects.
Resolve routine to moderately complex problems using established procedures and best practices.
Collaborate with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners to complete assignments.
Contribute to improving processes, lead times, throughput, and cost.
Maintain working knowledge of at least one job or be cross-trained in other materials areas.
Communicate with supervisors and team members, participate in team meetings, and exchange job-related information.
Use the ERP system and assist in training employees in established processes.
Follow safety guidelines, support company safety initiatives, and participate in the Drive to Zero program.
Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, quality, and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.