Material Handler 1st Shift

Generac Power Systems•Berlin, WI

6d•$18 - $20

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 in meeting customer demand, while achieving company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Duties and qualifications vary by level (Material Handler I, II, or III) and by production or distribution assignment. The position operates under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. The schedule is 5:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Fridays from 5:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. as required. The listed hourly rates are $18.10 for Material Handler I and $20.10 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.
Positive and 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.
For Material Handler II: Material Handler I requirements, plus advanced troubleshooting in a materials environment, ability to train employees in established processes, problem-solving skills, and ability to interface with other departments.
For production Material Handler II: at least 1 year of material-handling experience.
For distribution Material Handler II: at least 2 years of material-handling or warehouse experience.
For production 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 distribution Material Handler III: Material Handler I and II requirements, plus 5 years of material-handling/forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
For Material Handler III: cross-training in different areas of need and ability to work with minimal direction and assess workload needs.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of loads up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Comply with applicable facility PPE and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Basic problem-solving knowledge (Material Handler I and II).
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions (Material Handler I and II).
Basic PC knowledge (Material Handler I and II).
High attention to detail and accuracy (Material Handler I and II).
Ability to work at heights (Material Handler I and II).
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 (Material Handler III).

Responsibilities

Pick warehoused parts and deliver them to assembly areas to support production.
Work with production lines to support efficient use of people, materials, and equipment and meet customer demand.
Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
Learn to operate and safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment; perform daily forklift inspections.
Flex across products and work areas to support business needs.
Communicate and exchange job-related information with supervisors, team members, and, at higher levels, cross-functional partners.
Identify and resolve problems, seeking assistance or recommending solutions as appropriate to the role level.
Participate in team meetings and project teams, and contribute to or lead continuous-improvement work as appropriate.
Support process improvements involving lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Know and use the ERP system; Material Handler III employees perform required transactions and access information in the system.
Assist with or provide training to new employees and employees learning new work areas, according to work instructions as applicable to the role level.
Participate in the Drive to Zero program and follow safety guidelines and company initiatives.
Perform assigned duties with attention to detail, attendance, quality, and professional work ethics.
Assess workload needs and work with minimal direction at Material Handler III level.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, reach above the shoulders, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear as required.
Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.
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.