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Material Handler

Generac Power Systems • Janesville, WI 53548 • Posted 30+ days ago

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The Material Handler at Generac Power Systems is responsible for handling all material needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. This role involves working closely with production lines to maximize the utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand, while adhering to company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Handle all material needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering to assembly areas.
  • Work closely with production lines to ensure full utilization of people, materials, and equipment.
  • Maintain stock area.
  • Maintain fork lift daily inspections.
  • Accept responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.
  • Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
  • Demonstrate attendance, quality, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Required

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of experience

Preferred

  • Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the factory
  • Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives
  • Enter/maintain/transact materials in Generac ERP
  • Ability to identify and resolve basic problems
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment
  • Models positive and professional work ethics
  • Effective communication skills

About Generac Power Systems

Generac Power Systems is a leading manufacturer of backup power generation products, specializing in standby and portable generators as well as power washers. Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the company has a rich history of innovation and a strong market position in the United States and globally. Generac's focus on continuous product innovation and customer satisfaction has helped it become a market leader in standby generators, with a commitment to expanding its product lineup and offering environmentally-friendly power solutions.

Full Job Description

**We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.**

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Material Handler 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.

* Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks. Follows established procedures, processes, or policies. Work is reviewed frequently for overall adequacy and accuracy. Developing a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development.

* Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline. Developing the business knowledge required of the full job.

* May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending 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.

* Maintain stock area

* Maintain fork lift daily inspections

* Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.

* Participate in team meets and exchange job related information

* At this level demonstrates attendance, quality and attention to detail

**Basic Qualifications:**

* High School diploma or equivalent

* 0-2 years of experience

**Additional Qualifications:**

* Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the factory

* Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives

* Enter/maintain/transact materials in Generac ERP

* Ability to identify and resolve basic problems

* Ability to effectively work in a team environment.

* Models positive and professional work ethics.

* Effective communication skills

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Basic problem solving knowledge.

* Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.

* Basic PC knowledge

* High level of attention to detail and accuracy

**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 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.

_"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."_

Our success is directly tied to our employees' professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac's success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people's lives and their own.