Material Handler 1st Shift

Generac•Berlin, WI

About The Position

Responsible for material handling, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering them to assembly areas to support efficient production. Works closely with production lines to ensure effective use of people, materials, and equipment and to meet customer demand. The role must meet company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities and requirements vary by level (I, II, or III) and by production or distribution assignment. Material Handler I employees learn established procedures, operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment, perform forklift inspections, support different products and work areas, communicate with the team, and follow safety and quality practices. Material Handler II employees take on more independent troubleshooting, training, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous-improvement contributions. Material Handler III employees may be cross-trained across areas, train others, use the ERP system for information and transactions, lead problem-solving, and implement improvements to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Employees must comply with applicable PPE requirements. The role reports under the direction and supervision of a Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. The stated schedule is 5:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Friday overtime from 5:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. as required. Listed hourly pay rates are $18.10 for Material Handler I and $20.10 for Material Handler II.

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 and demonstrate positive, professional work ethics.
Effective communication skills.
For production Material Handler II: at least 1 year of material-handling experience.
For production Material Handler II: advanced troubleshooting ability in a materials environment, ability to train employees in established processes, problem-solving skills, and ability to interface with other departments.
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 I: ability to read and understand work instructions.
For distribution Material Handler II: at least 2 years of material-handling or warehouse experience, advanced troubleshooting ability, ability to train employees in established processes, problem-solving skills, and ability to interface with other departments.
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 I and II: basic problem-solving knowledge, basic reading, writing, and math skills, basic PC knowledge, strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to work at heights.
For Material Handler III: demonstrated root-cause problem-solving experience (such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA) and demonstrated experience training employees to work instructions or standard work.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.
Comply with assigned location PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

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 and meet customer demand.
Follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, safely and effectively; perform daily forklift inspections.
Flex across products and areas to support business needs.
Communicate with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners; participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, quality, and safe working habits, and participate in company safety initiatives, including Drive to Zero.
Use the ERP system according to role requirements.
Assist with or provide training to employees learning new work areas, as applicable to level.
Resolve problems and recommend solutions appropriate to the role level.
Participate in project teams and continuous-improvement projects; contribute to improvements in processes, lead times, throughput, and cost.
For Material Handler III, lead problem-solving, implement appropriate countermeasures, and suggest and implement equipment or design improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.