Lead Material Handler: Optimize Pick & Dispatch Ops

generac; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Janesville is seeking a Material Handler I to pick warehoused parts and deliver to assembly areas, ensuring efficient production and adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards. As you grow, you may advance through Material Handler II and III, expanding responsibilities such as cross-training across product lines, operating forklifts, and performing ERP transactions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Effective communication

Tools

Forklift operation

ERP system

Job description

Generac in Janesville is seeking a Material Handler I to pick warehoused parts and deliver to assembly areas, ensuring efficient production and adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards. As you grow, you may advance through Material Handler II and III, expanding responsibilities such as cross-training across product lines, operating forklifts, and performing ERP transactions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced