Material Handler 2nd Shift

Generac Power Systems•Berlin, WI

5d•$18 - $23

About The Position

Responsible for material-handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering them to assembly areas to support efficient production. Works closely with production lines to ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment in meeting customer demand, while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity standards. The posting describes responsibilities and qualifications for Material Handler I, II, and III; the advertised shift and pay rates specifically list Material Handler I and II. The role operates on the second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Pay is listed as $18.10 per hour plus a $2.50 shift premium for Material Handler I, and $20.10 per hour plus a $2.50 shift premium for Material Handler II. The employee works under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Requirements

Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment.
Ability to identify and resolve basic problems; more advanced roles require advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with coworkers and other departments.
Positive and professional work ethics.
For distribution Material Handler I, ability to read and understand work instructions.
Material Handler II: Material Handler I requirements, plus 1 year of material-handling experience for production roles or 2 years of material-handling/warehouse experience for distribution roles.
Material Handler II: Ability to use advanced troubleshooting, train employees in established processes, solve problems, interface with other departments, and communicate strongly.
Material Handler III: Material Handler I and II requirements, plus 2 years of material-handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment for production roles, or 5 years for distribution roles.
Physical ability to regularly stand and walk; frequently manipulate objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; and stoop, crouch, bend, and reach above the shoulders.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high and up to 10 feet away.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Comply with assigned location PPE requirements and facility safety policies.

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 methods such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.
For Material Handler III, demonstrated experience training employees 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 production.
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 different products and work areas to support business needs.
Communicate and exchange job-related information with supervisors, teammates, and cross-functional partners.
Participate in team meetings and, at higher levels, project teams and continuous improvement projects.
Resolve issues and problems, recommending solutions to leadership as appropriate to the role level.
Contribute to improvements in processes, lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Know the basic functions of the ERP system; at Material Handler III level, access information and perform transactions as needed.
Assist with or provide training to employees learning new work areas, according to work instructions and role level.
Participate in the Drive to Zero program and follow safety guidelines and company initiatives.
Maintain attention to detail, attendance, quality, professional work ethics, and accountability for commitments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At Material Handler III level, cross-train in areas of need, lead problem solving, implement countermeasures, assess workload needs with minimal direction, and suggest or implement equipment or design improvements.