Material Handler III - Lead

Generac Power Systems Inc; City of Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc in Wisconsin seeks a Material Handler to operate forklifts, transport materials, and support safe, efficient material flow within the facility.

You will gain knowledge of ERP processes, participate in cross-functional teams, and help improve throughput while maintaining accuracy and teamwork. The role offers growth through varied assignments and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Read and understand work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Operating forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Developing knowledge of the company for the role and projects.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Perform forklift daily inspections and practice safe working habits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist in training new employees learning new work areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Reading work instructions

Basic PC knowledge

ERP literacy

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

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?Major ResponsibilitiesMaterial Handler ILearn 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 IIMaterial 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 IIIMaterial Handler I & II responsibilitiesCross-trained in different areas of need.Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions in support of Materials.Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.Ability to be self-reliant with minimal direction; capable of assessing workload needs.Minimum Job RequirementsPRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERSMaterial Handler IAbility 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.Material Handler IIMaterial Handler I requirements1 year of material handling experienceAbility 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.Material Handler IIIMaterial Handler I & II requirements.2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environmentDISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERSMaterial Handler IAbility 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.Material Handler IIMaterial Handler I requirements2 years of material handling/warehouse experienceAbility 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.Material Handler IIIMaterial Handler I & II requirements.5 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.Preferred Job RequirementsKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesMaterial Handler I & IIBasic 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.Material Handler IIIMaterial Handler I & II requirements.Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)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.”