Generac
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Material Handler II - Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Location
Richfield, WI
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

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: 2:30pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday

Pay Rate

$21.85 per hour + $2.50 shift premium + $1.50 lead premium

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

Material Handler I

  • 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 II

  • 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

Material Handler I

  • 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.

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.

Material Handler I

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Read and understand work instructions.

Material Handler II

  • Material Handler I requirements
  • 2 years of material handling/warehouse experience
  • Strong communication skills.

Preferred Job Requirements

Material Handler I & I I

  • 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.
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