Seasonal Material Handler (Cycle Count) - 2nd shift

Generac•Beaver Dam, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for material handling, 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 in meeting customer demand, while meeting company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. This is a seasonal, second-shift position scheduled Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Pay is listed as $20.75 per hour plus a $2.50 shift premium for Material Handler I, or $22.25 per hour plus a $2.50 shift premium for Material Handler II. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by level. Material Handler I duties include learning and following established procedures, learning to operate material-handling equipment, communicating with the team, flexing across products and areas, inspecting forklifts, participating in team meetings, maintaining safe work practices, and learning basic ERP functions. Material Handler II also efficiently operates equipment, resolves issues, contributes to projects and process improvements, and has working knowledge of materials and related processes. Material Handler III adds cross-training, employee training, proficient ERP transactions, independent problem solving, and implementation of improvements. The position 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. The work requires standing, walking, handling objects and controls, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching above the shoulders, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

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 and demonstrate positive, professional work ethics.
Effective communication skills.
For distribution Material Handler I, ability to read and understand work instructions.
For production Material Handler II, at least 1 year of material handling experience.
For distribution Material Handler II, at least 2 years of material handling or warehouse experience.
For Material Handler II, ability to use advanced troubleshooting in a materials environment, train employees in established processes, solve problems, interface with other departments, and communicate strongly.
For production Material Handler III, at least 2 years of material handling or forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
For distribution Material Handler III, at least 5 years of material handling or forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
For Material Handler III, requirements for Material Handler I and II also apply.
Basic problem-solving knowledge, basic reading, writing, and math abilities, basic PC knowledge, and attention to detail and accuracy are listed as preferred qualifications for Material Handler I and II.
Ability to work at heights is listed as a preferred qualification for Material Handler I and II.
Ability to stand regularly; walk, stoop, crouch, bend, reach above the shoulders, and use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high and up to 10 feet away.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Must comply with assigned-location PPE requirements, including applicable safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, clothing, shields, and closed-toed or safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

For Material Handler III, demonstrated root-cause problem-solving experience using methods 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 them to assembly areas to support efficient production.
Work with production lines to support effective use of people, materials, and equipment in meeting 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 equipment needed to transport materials within the facility.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Communicate with supervisors and team members, participate in team meetings, and exchange job-related information.
Flex across products and areas to support business needs.
Follow safe working practices, safety guidelines, and company initiatives, including the Drive to Zero program.
Learn and use the basic functions of the ERP system.
For Material Handler II, resolve issues, recommend solutions, participate in or lead portions of continuous improvement projects, and contribute to improvements in processes, lead times, throughput, and cost.
For Material Handler III, work across different areas, train employees according to work instructions, perform ERP transactions, lead problem solving, implement countermeasures, and suggest or implement equipment or design improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.