Material Handler - 1st 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 to meet customer demand, and must meet company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities and independence vary by level. Material Handler I learns and follows established procedures, operates or learns to operate material-handling equipment, communicates with the team, supports different products and areas, performs equipment inspections, and may assist with training. Material Handler II builds on those responsibilities by efficiently using equipment, resolving issues, contributing to improvement projects, and developing knowledge across materials-related work. Material Handler III adds cross-training, employee training, ERP transactions, independent problem-solving, and implementation of improvements to equipment and processes. The role is performed in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Employees must comply with assigned-location PPE requirements. The position works under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

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.
Material Handler II production role: 1 year of material handling experience.
Material Handler III production role: 2 years of material handling or forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Material Handler II distribution role: 2 years of material handling or warehouse experience.
Material Handler III distribution role: 5 years of material handling or forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Material Handler II and III roles require the Material Handler I requirements.
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: ability to work across different areas, train employees according to work instructions, use the ERP system proficiently, lead problem-solving, implement countermeasures, and assess workload needs with minimal direction.
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
Basic PC knowledge and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, reach above the shoulders, use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear.
Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.
Ability to meet the job's vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Comply with assigned-location PPE requirements.

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 them to assembly areas to support efficient production.
Work with production lines to support effective utilization of people, materials, and equipment.
Follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, safely and effectively; perform daily forklift inspections.
Communicate and collaborate 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.
Follow safety guidelines and participate in company safety initiatives, including the Drive to Zero program.
Use the ERP system for basic functions and, at higher levels, access information and perform transactions.
Resolve problems and recommend solutions appropriate to the position level.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and improvements to processes, equipment, and designs.
Train new employees or employees learning new work areas, as required by the position level.
Perform other duties as assigned.