Material Handler - Jenbacher Engines

INNIO; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO is seeking a Material Handler at our Waukesha, WI facility for a 1st shift role. You will move, inspect, and prepare components for large compression and power generation engines, generators, and related equipment.

The job requires precise handling, safety adherence, and accurate recordkeeping. The role involves loading/unloading, forklift operation, cycle counting, and supporting assembly/shipping with an emphasis on quality and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed.
• 2+ years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and operate industrial forklift equipment.
• Ability to meet physical demands of handling large engine components.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and complete annual EHS training.
• Operate forklifts, pallet movers, turret-trucks and cranes as needed.
• Load/unload trucks and enter receipts accurately.
• Perform inventory transactions and cycle counts.
• Maintain high parts picking & counting accuracy.
• Prepare parts for shipment and coordinate with shipping carriers.

Tools

Oracle ERP

Forklift operation

Job description

About INNIO Group:

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Work Schedule:

Based at our Waukesha, WI facility in a 1st shift capacity.

Position Overview:

The Material Handler is responsible for the material movement and inspection of components for large compression and power generation industrial engines, generators and other equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures.

• Complete all annual EHS training.

• Operate fork-lifts, pallet movers, turret-trucks, overhead cranes, jib cranes.

• Perform daily powered industrial truck inspections.

• Load/unload trucks.

• Enter receipts.

• Perform multiple types of inventory transactions/transfers.

• Maintain high parts picking & counting accuracy.

• Consolidate picks for assembly/machine shop/outside shipment.

• Pull parts/kit orders from AS/RS (High Rise), etc. to prepare for service, subassembly, or engine assembly varying operations.

• Prepare parts for shipment – packaging, banding, weighing etc.

• Ship parts via UPS/FedEx, LTL Trucking – make pickup requests via on-line requests/phone.

• Understanding of vendor return policies, return goods, (RMA’s).

• Utilize computer to access assembly blueprints, 3-D assembly instructions, manuals, engineering memos (ECO’s), and sketches.

• Demonstrate ability to read/print and interpret dimensions and convert metric to inches.

• Verify and inspect part conformance to print as needed using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

• Document any defects.

• Cycle count.

• Participate in annual physical inventory.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School or GED.

• 2+ years of warehouse experience.

• Ability to meet physical demands of handling large industrial engine components.

• Ability to lift a maximum weight of 40 lbs.
• Industrial fork truck operating experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of Oracle or similar ERP systems.

• Strong collaborator who is a positive team player.

• Autonomous, results driven and accountable for own actions and takes ownership of decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and coordinate several moderate projects simultaneously.

• Effective problem solver and communicator with the ability to interface with peers with confidence and clarity.

• Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks.
• Strive for perfect attendance.