Material Handler

About the role

Generac is growing in Sussex, Wisconsin, and we’re looking for people to grow with us! Our new manufacturing facility is opening, and we have full-time, permanent opportunities in multiple departments. This is your chance to work for a company that values its employees and plays an active role in the community.

Material Handler - Sussex
1st shift – Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehouse parts and delivering them 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.
• Required to achieve company standards for Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Productivity.
• Participate in metric boards measuring Safety, Quality, CI, and Productivity; work is reviewed for accuracy.
• Complete and retain all required training.
• May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity; follows defined procedures and practices.
• Contacts are typically with immediate supervisor and other members of the team in the immediate organization.
• Participate in 5S programs based on visual control to determine if an area is normal or abnormal; if abnormal, fix the area immediately.
• Complete forklift daily per procedure.
• Good attendance is expected per policy.

Requirements

Material Handler I

• 0–2 years of experience
• Follow and adhere to company policies
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Basic PC knowledge
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions
• High school diploma or equivalent

Material Handler II

• 1–3 years of experience
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Intermediate PC knowledge
• Ability to identify and resolve intermediate problems
• Ability to operate all forklifts or other equipment to transport materials
• Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program

Material Handler III

• 2–5 years of experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to operate all forklifts or other equipment to transport materials
• Ability to learn and use problem-solving tools in everyday work
• Previous experience coaching and training other employees
• Experience leading and forming teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience and ability to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials
• Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program

Level of Independence

Reports to Materials Supervisor and will take direction from the Materials Leads.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• On occasion may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25–50 pounds.
• Typical conditions include frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.