Material Handler Team Lead - 1st Shift

Generac Power Systems•Richfield, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Required to achieve company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment and forklift certified.

Responsibilities

Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
Develop a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development.
Learn the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
Develop the business knowledge required for the full job.
May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
Follow 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.
Accept responsibility for own actions, follow through on commitments.
Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
Demonstrate 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 understand and participate 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.
Provide resolutions from basic to moderately complex problems.
Exercise 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.
Contribute to improving processes, lead times, through-put, and cost.
Ability to cross-train in different areas of need.
Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.
Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Other duties as assigned.