Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Generac Power Systems•Beaver Dam, WI

5d•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Material Handler 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 to meet customer demand, while meeting company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The position has three levels. Material Handler I learns established processes and equipment operation, supports different products and work areas, and handles basic problems with assistance as needed. Material Handler II efficiently transports materials, resolves routine to moderately complex issues, supports continuous improvement, and is cross-trained in multiple materials operations or knowledgeable in one area. Material Handler III is cross-trained, trains employees, uses the ERP system for information and transactions, leads problem solving, implements countermeasures and improvements, and assesses workload needs with minimal direction. The weekend schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role operates in a typical manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Assigned personal protective equipment requirements must be followed.

Requirements

Material Handler I: 0–1 years of experience.
Material Handler I: Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
Material Handler I: Ability to identify and resolve basic problems and work effectively in a team environment.
Material Handler I: Positive and professional work ethic and effective communication skills.
Material Handler II: 1–2 years of material handling experience.
Material Handler II: Effectively cross-trained in multiple materials operations or knowledgeable in all functions of one area.
Material Handler II: Ability to use advanced troubleshooting in a materials environment and train other employees in established processes.
Material Handler II: Problem-solving skills, ability to interface with other departments, and strong communication skills.
Material Handler III: At least 2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, and forklift certification.
Material Handler I and II: Basic problem-solving knowledge and ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
Material Handler I and II: Basic PC knowledge and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly standing, walking, stooping, crouching, bending, and reaching above the shoulders; frequent hand use and talking and hearing; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to comply with assigned location PPE requirements, including safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and task shields, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required.
Work under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Nice To Haves

Material Handler III: Demonstrated experience in root-cause problem solving, such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.
Material Handler III: Demonstrated experience training employees to work instructions or standard work.
Material Handler III: Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP system, such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Responsibilities

Pick warehoused parts and deliver them to assembly areas to support efficient production.
Work with production lines to support effective use of people, materials, and equipment in meeting 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 work areas to support business needs.
Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners.
Resolve problems at the appropriate level and recommend solutions to leadership when applicable.
Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Contribute to continuous improvement in processes, lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Know the basic functions of the ERP system, and for Material Handler III access information and perform transactions as needed.
Train new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions, as applicable to the level.
Participate in the Drive to Zero program and follow safe working practices and company safety initiatives.
Meet expectations for attention to detail, attendance, and quality, and follow through on commitments.
Perform other duties as assigned.