Material Handler II Lead – Warehouse & Production

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to support production by moving parts and delivering to assembly. You will learn and operate material handling equipment, work with production lines, and help ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

The role demands attention to detail and teamwork as you assist with ERP processes and cross-functional coordination. Working hours are 2:30pm–10:30pm, Monday–Friday, on-site in Richfield, WI with shift premiums included.

Qualifications

• Operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Identify and resolve basic problems.
• Work well in a team.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.
• 1 year of material handling experience.
• 2 years of material handling/warehouse experience.
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving and interfacing with other departments.

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.
• Material Handler I responsibilities.
• Efficiently use equipment to transport materials.
• Resolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team.
• Participate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.
• Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.
• Frequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.
• Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost.
• Knows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas.
• Material Handler II
• Material Handler I requirements
• 1 year of material handling experience
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Skills

Operate equipment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to support production by moving parts and delivering to assembly. You will learn and operate material handling equipment, work with production lines, and help ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

The role demands attention to detail and teamwork as you assist with ERP processes and cross-functional coordination. Working hours are 2:30pm–10:30pm, Monday–Friday, on-site in Richfield, WI with shift premiums included.