Material Handler - 2nd shift

Generac Power Systems•Oshkosh, 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 standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Duties and scope vary by level (I, II, or III), with higher levels including greater problem-solving, cross-training, coaching, ERP proficiency, and continuous-improvement responsibilities. The position works the second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required every other Saturday, from 3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. The stated pay rate is $22.60 per hour plus a $2.50-per-hour shift premium, for a total of $25.10 per hour. The employee acts under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. Work is performed in a typical manufacturing environment, with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Employees must follow assigned-location PPE requirements.

Requirements

Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment.
Ability to identify and resolve basic problems; higher levels require advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving in a materials environment.
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate effectively.
Positive and professional work ethics.
Read and understand work instructions (Distribution Material Handler I).
Production Material Handler II: 1 year of material-handling experience.
Distribution Material Handler II: 2 years of material-handling or warehouse experience.
Material Handler II: ability to train employees in established processes, solve problems, and interface with other departments.
Production Material Handler III: 2 years of material-handling/forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Distribution Material Handler III: 5 years of material-handling/forklift-operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Regularly stand; frequently manipulate objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear; regularly walk, stoop, crouch, bend, and reach above shoulders.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist-high, up to 10 feet away.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Comply with assigned-location PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Basic problem-solving knowledge.
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: demonstrated experience in root-cause problem-solving methods such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.
Material Handler III: demonstrated experience training employees using 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

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 them to assembly areas to support production needs.
Perform daily forklift inspections and use safe working practices in accordance with safety guidelines and company initiatives.
Flex across products and work areas to support business needs.
Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners; participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, quality, and accountability for commitments and actions.
Use the ERP system at the level required for the role; higher-level handlers proficiently access information and perform transactions.
Help train new employees or employees learning new work areas; higher-level handlers provide training according to work instructions.
At higher levels, resolve and recommend solutions to materials issues, participate in or lead continuous-improvement projects, and improve processes, lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
At the Material Handler III level, use initiative and judgment to lead problem-solving, implement countermeasures, assess workload needs, and work with minimal direction.
Perform other duties as assigned.