Material Handler I (Plant) - 1st Shift

generac; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin seeks a Material Handler to manage all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. The role requires safety awareness and collaboration with production lines to meet customer demand.

The position supports learning to operate a forklift, follows established procedures, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Read and understand work instructions.
• Basic problem-solving knowledge.
• Basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Learn to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Develop knowledge of the company for the role and participate in projects for career development.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and team.
• Flex across products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Take responsibility for actions and follow through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and share job-related information.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Operate safely all equipment needed for the job.
• Follow safety guidelines and support company initiatives.
• Know ERP system basics.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Support Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate material handling equipment

Communication skills

Read and understand instructions

Problem solving

Basic reading/writing/math

PC knowledge

Attention to detail

Work at heights

Independence under supervision

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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?

Hours:

5:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday

Pay Rate:

$20.85 per hour

Job Summary:

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.

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

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. Occasional travel.

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.