Material Handler - Weekend Shift (Sat-Mon)

Generac Power Systems•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 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 (I, II, or III) and between production and distribution material-handling assignments. The position operates on a Saturday-through-Monday schedule, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $20.85 per hour plus a $3.00 shift premium. The employee works under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager, in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Compliance with assigned-location PPE requirements is required.

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 roles: 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 in a materials environment, train employees in established processes, solve problems, and interface with other departments.
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.
Material Handler III: ability to work across different areas, train employees to work instructions, use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement countermeasures, and assess workload needs with minimal direction.
Material Handler III: proficiently access information and perform transactions in the ERP system.
Ability to comply with assigned-location PPE requirements.
Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, reach above the shoulders, and frequently manipulate objects, tools, or controls.
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.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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 level of 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 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 (Material Handler III).

Responsibilities

Learn and 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.
Pick warehoused parts and deliver materials to assembly areas to support production.
Work with production lines to support efficient use of people, materials, and equipment and meet customer demand.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Flex across products and work areas to support business needs.
Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, teammates, and cross-functional partners.
Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Resolve problems with assistance as appropriate; at higher levels, resolve routine and moderately complex issues and recommend or implement solutions.
Use the ERP system, including performing transactions as needed at Material Handler III level.
Assist with or provide training to new employees and employees learning new work areas, according to work instructions.
Participate in project teams and continuous-improvement work; contribute to improving processes, lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Follow safe working practices and company safety initiatives, including the Drive to Zero program.
Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, quality, professional work ethics, and accountability for commitments.
Perform other duties as assigned.