Seasonal Material Handler (Cycle Count) – 1st shift

Generac•Beaver Dam, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler supports efficient production by handling materials, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering them to assembly areas. The role works closely with production lines to ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment while meeting customer demand and company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Depending on level, duties include operating material-handling equipment, resolving problems, supporting continuous improvement, training employees, and completing transactions in the ERP system. This is a seasonal, first-shift role with scheduled hours Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The posting lists hourly pay rates of $20.75 for Material Handler I and $22.25 for Material Handler II. Employees work under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager in a manufacturing environment.

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.
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 II: ability to troubleshoot within the materials environment, train employees in established processes, solve problems, and interface with other departments.
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 III: meet Material Handler I and II requirements and be cross-trained in different areas of need.
Material Handler I and II: basic problem-solving knowledge; ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions; basic PC knowledge; strong attention to detail and accuracy; and ability to work at heights.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly standing, walking, stooping, crouching, bending, and reaching above the shoulders; frequently manipulating objects, tools, or controls; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in typical manufacturing conditions, including seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products.
Comply with assigned location PPE requirements, including required safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, clothing, shields, and closed-toed or safety shoes.

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 materials to assembly areas to support efficient production.
Work with production lines to support effective use of people, materials, and equipment and meet customer demand.
Meet company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
Learn, follow, and apply established principles, procedures, processes, and policies.
Operate or learn to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to transport materials within the facility.
Perform daily forklift inspections and operate equipment safely and effectively.
Communicate with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners; participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Flex across products, work areas, and materials functions to support business needs.
Identify and resolve problems, escalating or recommending solutions as appropriate to the role level.
Participate in project teams and 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 established processes and work instructions, as applicable to the role level.
Use the ERP system to access information and perform transactions, as applicable to the role level.
Participate in the Drive to Zero program and follow safety guidelines and assigned location PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.