Evening Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Generac Power Systems Inc; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc is recruiting for a forklift operator in Wisconsin. The role supports manufacturing logistics, moving materials, and learning the company’s processes. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with potential for career development.

The job requires 0-1 years of experience, ability to operate material handling equipment, basic problem solving, and effective communication. Night shift, with a pay rate of $20.85 per hour plus a $2.50 shift premium.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Developing a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
• Developing the business knowledge required for the full job.
• May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
• Follows defined procedures and practices.
• Contacts are typically with immediate supervisor and other members of the team in the immediate organization.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
• Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
• May assist in training of new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.
• Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc is recruiting for a forklift operator in Wisconsin. The role supports manufacturing logistics, moving materials, and learning the company’s processes. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with potential for career development.

The job requires 0-1 years of experience, ability to operate material handling equipment, basic problem solving, and effective communication. Night shift, with a pay rate of $20.85 per hour plus a $2.50 shift premium.