Material Handler II

Generac•Trenton, SC

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Generac is a leading energy technology company with over 60 years of history, committed to powering a smarter world. They have evolved from creating the home standby generator market to becoming an energy technology solutions company, continuously pushing new boundaries. The Material Handler II role involves following established procedures, operating equipment like forklifts, developing company knowledge, learning functional principles, and resolving problems with assistance. The role requires flexibility across different products and areas to support business needs, performing daily forklift inspections, and accepting responsibility for actions. It also involves participating in team meetings, demonstrating attention to detail, attendance, and quality, and performing safe and effective operation of equipment while following safety guidelines. The incumbent should know basic ERP system functions, may assist in training new employees, and actively participates in the Drive to Zero program. They will use judgment in resolving issues, may participate in or lead portions of project teams, and should have a thorough knowledge of applicable discipline principles and a working knowledge of related fields. The role provides resolutions for basic to moderately complex problems, exercises judgment in selecting methods, and interacts with supervisors, team members, and potentially external business partners. Errors can have implications requiring additional resources, and the role contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put, and cost.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience
Must be effectively cross trained in multiple operations.
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.

Responsibilities

Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
Developing a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development.
Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
Developing the business knowledge required for the full job.
May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
Follows defined procedures and practices.
Contacts are typically with immediate supervisor and other members of the team in the immediate organization.
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 of new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.
Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
Use judgment in resolving issues or recommending solutions.
May participate in project teams or lead portions of projects.
Has a thorough knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.
Provides resolutions from basic to moderately complex problems.
Exercises judgment within procedures and practices in selecting methods and techniques for arriving at solutions.
Contacts are typically with the supervisor and other members of the team or immediate organization but may be outside of this to complete the assignment.
May represent the team on projects and interface with business partners.
Impacts of errors normally have implications requiring additional resources.
Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put, and cost.