Seasonal Material Handler (Cycle Count) – 1st shift

Generac Power Systems•Beaver Dam, WI

7d•$21 - $22

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 full use of people, materials, and equipment in meeting customer demand, while meeting company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The posting describes responsibilities and qualifications for Material Handler I, II, and III levels, although the advertised title is Seasonal Material Handler (Cycle Count). The role involves operating material-handling equipment, following established processes and safety practices, communicating with supervisors and teammates, and flexing across products and areas as business needs require. Higher-level handlers may troubleshoot and recommend solutions, support continuous improvement, train employees, use an ERP system for transactions, and work with minimal direction. The position is seasonal and based in a manufacturing environment. The listed first-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Pay is $20.75 per hour for Material Handler I and $22.25 per hour for Material Handler II.

Requirements

Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment.
Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and model positive, professional work ethics.
Effective communication skills; strong communication skills are specified for Material Handler II.
For Distribution Material Handler I, ability to read and understand work instructions.
Material Handler II: one year of material-handling experience for Production Material Handlers, or two years of material-handling/warehouse experience for Distribution Material Handlers.
Material Handler II: ability to use advanced troubleshooting in a materials environment, train employees in established processes, solve problems, and interface with other departments.
Material Handler III: two years of material-handling/forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment for Production Material Handlers, or five years for Distribution Material Handlers.
Material Handler III: cross-training in different areas and ability to assess workload needs and work self-reliantly with minimal direction.
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions; basic PC knowledge; attention to detail and accuracy; and ability to work at heights are listed as preferred for Material Handler I and II.
Physical ability to regularly stand and walk, use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear, and stoop, crouch, bend, and reach above shoulders.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Must comply with assigned location PPE requirements, including safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility policy.

Nice To Haves

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.
For Material Handler III, demonstrated experience in root-cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.).
For Material Handler III, demonstrated experience training employees effectively to work instructions or standard work.
For 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 help ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand.
Meet company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
Learn to operate or operate forklifts and other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
Perform daily forklift inspections and safely operate equipment required for the job.
Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners.
Flex across products and work areas to support business needs.
Participate in team meetings and share job-related information.
Use the ERP system; higher-level handlers may perform transactions and access information as needed.
Resolve problems, recommend solutions, and apply established procedures and best practices.
Participate in project teams and continuous improvement projects; contribute to improving processes, lead times, throughput, and cost.
Train employees or employees learning new work areas, according to work instructions where applicable.
Suggest and implement improvements to equipment or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Follow safety guidelines, participate in the Drive to Zero program, and comply with assigned PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.