Material Handler- 2nd Shift

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 help ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment in meeting customer demand, while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity standards. Responsibilities and scope vary by level (I, II, or III), with higher levels involving more independent problem-solving, cross-training, training others, ERP transactions, and continuous improvement.

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.
For distribution Material Handler I: ability to read and understand work instructions.
For Material Handler II: Material Handler I requirements, plus applicable experience requirements, advanced troubleshooting, ability to train employees in established processes, problem-solving and interdepartmental skills, and strong communication skills.
For production Material Handler II: 1 year of material-handling experience.
For distribution Material Handler II: 2 years of material-handling or warehouse experience.
For Material Handler III: Material Handler I and II requirements, plus applicable experience requirements.
For production Material Handler III: 2 years of material-handling or forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
For distribution Material Handler III: 5 years of material-handling or forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
Basic PC knowledge.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work at heights.
Material Handler III must be able to work independently with minimal direction and assess workload needs.

Nice To Haves

For Material Handler III: demonstrated root-cause problem-solving experience, 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 materials to assembly areas.
Support production lines to ensure effective utilization of people, materials, and equipment.
Learn and follow established principles, procedures, processes, and policies.
Operate or learn to operate forklifts and other 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.
Flex across products and work areas to support business needs.
Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Use the ERP system, including performing transactions as needed at Material Handler III level.
Help train employees in established processes and work instructions, as assigned by level.
Resolve material-handling problems and recommend or implement solutions, with increasing independence by level.
Participate in or lead portions of continuous improvement projects and suggest improvements to equipment, processes, and designs.
Follow safety guidelines, company initiatives, and assigned PPE requirements.
Participate in the Drive to Zero program.
Perform other duties as assigned.