Material Handler

Generac; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is expanding in Sussex, Wisconsin, and is hiring Material Handlers for its new manufacturing facility. Seeking candidates who value teamwork and attention to detail for full-time, permanent positions.

The role requires responsibilities such as material handling, ensuring safety and productivity standards, and working effectively within a team. Qualifications range from 0-5 years of experience based on the level of the position, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience depending on level.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Ability to operate and maintain materials handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver warehouse parts to assembly areas.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Participate in metric boards for performance measurement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Basic PC knowledge

ERP program management

Job description

Generac is growing in Sussex, Wisconsin, and we’re looking for people like you to grow with us! Our new manufacturing facility is opening, and we have full-time, permanent opportunities in multiple departments. This is your chance to work for a company that values its employees and plays an active role in the community.

Material Handler - Sussex

1st shift – Monday – Thursday, 5AM – 3PM

The Material Handler will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehouse parts and delivering them to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. Work closely with production lines to ensure full utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand. The Material Handler will be required to achieve company standards for Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Productivity.

Material Handler I – Minimum Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience
• Follow and adhere to company policies
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Basic PC knowledge
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions
• High school diploma or equivalent

Material Handler II – Minimum Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Intermediate PC knowledge
• Ability to identify and resolve intermediate problems
• Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials
• Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program

Material Handler III – Minimum Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials
• Ability to learn and use problem solving tools in everyday work
• Previous experience coaching and training other employees
• Experience leading and forming teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience and ability to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials
• Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program

Essential Duties

• Work under general supervision with well-defined tasks while following company procedures, processes and policies.
• Participates in metric boards measuring Safety, Quality, CI, and Productivity and work is reviewed for accuracy.
• Complete and retain all required training.
• May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors 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.
• Participate in 5S programs that are based on visual control to determine if an area is normal or abnormal. If abnormal, fix the area immediately.
• Complete forklift daily per procedure.
• Good attendance is expected per policy.

Level Of Independence

• Report to Materials Supervisor and will take direction from the Materials Leads.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25–50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.