Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Generac•Beaver Dam, 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. Duties and qualifications vary by level (Material Handler I, II, and III). Material Handler I learns established procedures and equipment operation, performs material transport and daily forklift inspections, communicates with teammates, flexes across products and areas, participates in team meetings and the Drive to Zero program, and may help train employees. Material Handler II efficiently transports materials, resolves routine to moderately complex issues, contributes to continuous improvement, collaborates across functions, and is cross-trained in multiple materials operations or knowledgeable in one area. Material Handler III is cross-trained, trains employees, uses the ERP system for information and transactions, leads problem-solving and countermeasures, and suggests and implements improvements to equipment or processes. The role operates under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. It is performed in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Employees must follow location PPE requirements, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, appropriate clothing, shields, and closed-toed or safety shoes. The weekend schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Requirements

Material Handler I: 0–1 years of experience.
Material Handler I: Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment.
Material Handler I: Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
Material Handler I: Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Material Handler I: Models positive and professional work ethics.
Material Handler I: Effective communication skills.
Material Handler II: 1–2 years of material-handling experience.
Material Handler II: Effectively cross-trained in multiple materials operations or knowledgeable in all functions of one area.
Material Handler II: Ability to use advanced troubleshooting in a materials environment.
Material Handler II: Ability to train other employees in established processes.
Material Handler II: Problem-solving skills and ability to interface with other departments.
Material Handler II: Strong communication skills.
Material Handler III: At least 2 years of material-handling/forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment and forklift certification.
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
Basic PC knowledge.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, reach above the shoulders, and frequently use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; ability to talk and hear.
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.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
Ability to comply with applicable facility PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Basic problem-solving knowledge.
Material Handler III: Demonstrated experience with root-cause problem-solving methods 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 them to assembly areas to support efficient production.
Work with production lines to ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment and meet customer demand.
Meet company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
Learn to operate and safely use forklifts and other material-handling equipment to transport materials within the facility.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, teammates, production lines, and cross-functional partners.
Flex across products and work areas to support business needs.
Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Follow safe work practices and participate in company safety initiatives, including the Drive to Zero program.
Use the ERP system to perform relevant functions and transactions.
Resolve material-handling problems and recommend or implement solutions and countermeasures appropriate to the role level.
Participate in or lead continuous-improvement projects and contribute to improvements in processes, lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Become cross-trained in materials operations and provide training to new employees or employees learning work areas, as applicable to the role level.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow assigned facility PPE requirements.