Material Handler I - 1st shift

Generac; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,685,352 - 36,582,168; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Material Handler in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The role involves picking warehoused parts and delivering them to assembly areas to support efficient production and meet customer demands.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills and the ability to operate material handling equipment. Responsibilities include forklift operation, adhering to safety standards, and participating in team meetings. Basic physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials.
• Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.

Skills

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Shift Hours

7:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday.

Overtime Hours

5:00am - 3pm, as required.

Pay Rate

$22.60/hour

Job Summary

The Material Handler will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts, and delivering 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, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Develop a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Learn the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
• Develop the business knowledge required for the full job.
• May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
• Follow defined procedures and practices.
• Contact is 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.
• Accept responsibility for own actions, follow through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Demonstrate 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 understand and participate with the Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

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.