Material Handler - 1st Shift

DR Power LLP; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is hiring for a Material Handler on 1st shift in Whitewater, WI. The role involves learning procedures, operating a forklift, and supporting various projects.

You will work Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a pay rate of $20.85 per hour. Candidates should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and safety-conscious, and be able to operate ERP systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow established procedures, practices, and policies.
• Operate forklift or learn to operate material handling equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Support career development by working on assigned projects.
• Resolve problems with guidance from peers or supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and team members.
• Work across products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance and quality.
• Maintain safe operation of equipment and follow safety guidelines.

Tools

ERP system

Job description

## Material Handler - 1st ShiftApply: Whitewater, WI - USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR16618# **We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.** For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?**1st Shift: Tuesday - Friday, 5:00AM - 3:00PM****Pay Rate: $20.85/hour****Major Responsibilities*** Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.* Learning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.* Developing a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.* Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.* Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.* 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 new employees or employees learning new work areas.* Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.* Other duties as assigned.**Minimum Job Requirements****PRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS*** 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.**DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS*** 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.* Read and understand work instructions.**Preferred Job Requirements****Knowledge / Skills / Abilities*** Basic problem-solving knowledge.* Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.* Basic PC knowledge.* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.* Ability to work at heights.**Level of Independence**:Acts under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager*“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”*