Material Handler - Weekend Shift (Sat-Mon)

Generac•Richfield, WI

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 ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand, while meeting company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by level (Material Handler I, II, or III) and may differ between production and distribution assignments. Material Handlers learn and follow established procedures, operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, perform equipment inspections, communicate with team members, and adapt to different products and work areas. More experienced handlers may troubleshoot and resolve issues, contribute to continuous improvement, train employees, use ERP systems, and lead problem-solving efforts. The role works under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Employees must comply with assigned-location PPE requirements. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday through Monday. Pay is $20.85 per hour plus a $3.00 shift premium.

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 demonstrate positive, professional work ethics.
Effective communication skills.
Read and understand work instructions, where applicable.
Material Handler II, production: at least 1 year of material-handling experience.
Material Handler II, distribution: at least 2 years of material-handling or warehouse experience.
Material Handler III, production: at least 2 years of material-handling or forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Material Handler III, distribution: at least 5 years of material-handling or forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Material Handler II: ability to use advanced troubleshooting in a materials environment, train employees in established processes, solve problems, interface with other departments, and communicate strongly.
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions; basic PC knowledge; and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work at heights.
Regularly stand and walk; frequently use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; and stoop, crouch, bend, and reach above the shoulders.
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.
Comply with assigned-location PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Material Handler III: demonstrated root-cause problem-solving experience, such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.
Material Handler III: demonstrated experience training employees using 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.
Ability to work cross-trained in different materials areas.

Responsibilities

Pick warehoused parts and deliver them to assembly areas to support production.
Work with production lines to ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand.
Follow established principles, procedures, processes, and policies.
Learn to operate and safely operate forklifts and other equipment used to transport materials.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Communicate with supervisors, teammates, and cross-functional partners; participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Flex across products and work areas to support business needs.
Meet company standards for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and attention to detail; follow safety guidelines and participate in the Drive to Zero program.
Use the ERP system, including performing transactions as appropriate to the role level.
Resolve problems, recommend solutions, and apply established procedures and best practices.
Participate in or lead continuous-improvement projects and contribute to improvements in processes, lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Train new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions, as appropriate to the role level.
Assess workload needs and work with minimal direction at the Material Handler III level.
Perform other duties as assigned.