{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"de1782799bacaa7b2e851cdf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/de1782799bacaa7b2e851cdf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/de1782799bacaa7b2e851cdf","title":"Material Handler 2nd Shift","description":"We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.\n\nFor 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.\n\nReady to Power a Smarter World with us?\n\nShift Hours - 3:00pm-1:00am Monday - Thursday\n\nPay Rate:\n\nMaterial Handler I - $18.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium\n\nMaterial Handler II - $20.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium\n\nPrimary Purpose:\n\nWill 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.\n\nMajor Responsibilities\n\nMaterial Handler I:\n\nLearn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.\nLearning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.\nDeveloping a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.\nResolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.\nCommunicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.\nFlex across different products and areas to support business needs.\nPerform forklift daily inspections.\nAccepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.\nParticipate in team meetings and exchange job related information.\nDemonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.\nPerform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.\nPractice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.\nKnow the basic functions of the ERP system.\nMay assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.\nActively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nMaterial Handler II\n\nMaterial Handler I responsibilities.\nEfficiently use equipment to transport materials.\nResolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team.\nParticipate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.\nDemonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.\nResolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.\nFrequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.\nContributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost.\nKnows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II responsibilities\nCross-trained in different areas of need.\nProvide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions in support of Materials.\nProficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.\nUse initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.\nSuggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.\nAbility to be self-reliant with minimal direction; capable of assessing workload needs.\n\nMinimum Job Requirements\n\nPRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS\n\nMaterial Handler I\n\nAbility to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.\nAbility to identify and resolve basic problems.\nAbility to effectively work in a team environment.\nModels positive and professional work ethics.\nEffective communication skills.\n\nMaterial Handler II\n\nMaterial Handler I requirements\n1 year of material handling experience\nAbility to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.\nAbility to train other employees in established processes.\nProblem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.\nStrong communication skills.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II requirements.\n2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment\n\nDISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS\n\nMaterial Handler I\n\nAbility to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.\nAbility to identify and resolve basic problems.\nAbility to effectively work in a team environment.\nModels positive and professional work ethics.\nEffective communication skills.\nRead and understand work instructions.\n\nMaterial Handler II\n\nMaterial Handler I requirements\n2 years of material handling/warehouse experience\nAbility to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.\nAbility to train other employees in established processes.\nProblem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.\nStrong communication skills.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II requirements.\n5 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.\n\nPreferred Job Requirements\n\nKnowledge / Skills / Abilities\n\nMaterial Handler I & II\n\nBasic problem-solving knowledge.\nAbility to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.\nBasic PC knowledge.\nHigh level of attention to detail and accuracy.\nAbility to work at heights.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II requirements.\nDemonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)\nDemonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.\nPrevious experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)\n\nLevel of Independence:\n\nActs under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager\n\nPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.\n\n“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.”","company":"Generac Power Systems","rawCompany":"generac power systems","city":"Berlin","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-05T09:13:25.917Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler 2nd Shift","description":"We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.\n\nFor 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.\n\nReady to Power a Smarter World with us?\n\nShift Hours - 3:00pm-1:00am Monday - Thursday\n\nPay Rate:\n\nMaterial Handler I - $18.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium\n\nMaterial Handler II - $20.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium\n\nPrimary Purpose:\n\nWill 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.\n\nMajor Responsibilities\n\nMaterial Handler I:\n\nLearn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.\nLearning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.\nDeveloping a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.\nResolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.\nCommunicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.\nFlex across different products and areas to support business needs.\nPerform forklift daily inspections.\nAccepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.\nParticipate in team meetings and exchange job related information.\nDemonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.\nPerform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.\nPractice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.\nKnow the basic functions of the ERP system.\nMay assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.\nActively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nMaterial Handler II\n\nMaterial Handler I responsibilities.\nEfficiently use equipment to transport materials.\nResolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team.\nParticipate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.\nDemonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.\nResolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.\nFrequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.\nContributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost.\nKnows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II responsibilities\nCross-trained in different areas of need.\nProvide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions in support of Materials.\nProficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.\nUse initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.\nSuggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.\nAbility to be self-reliant with minimal direction; capable of assessing workload needs.\n\nMinimum Job Requirements\n\nPRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS\n\nMaterial Handler I\n\nAbility to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.\nAbility to identify and resolve basic problems.\nAbility to effectively work in a team environment.\nModels positive and professional work ethics.\nEffective communication skills.\n\nMaterial Handler II\n\nMaterial Handler I requirements\n1 year of material handling experience\nAbility to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.\nAbility to train other employees in established processes.\nProblem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.\nStrong communication skills.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II requirements.\n2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment\n\nDISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS\n\nMaterial Handler I\n\nAbility to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.\nAbility to identify and resolve basic problems.\nAbility to effectively work in a team environment.\nModels positive and professional work ethics.\nEffective communication skills.\nRead and understand work instructions.\n\nMaterial Handler II\n\nMaterial Handler I requirements\n2 years of material handling/warehouse experience\nAbility to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.\nAbility to train other employees in established processes.\nProblem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.\nStrong communication skills.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II requirements.\n5 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.\n\nPreferred Job Requirements\n\nKnowledge / Skills / Abilities\n\nMaterial Handler I & II\n\nBasic problem-solving knowledge.\nAbility to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.\nBasic PC knowledge.\nHigh level of attention to detail and accuracy.\nAbility to work at heights.\n\nMaterial Handler III\n\nMaterial Handler I & II requirements.\nDemonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)\nDemonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.\nPrevious experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)\n\nLevel of Independence:\n\nActs under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager\n\nPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.\n\n“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.”","datePosted":"2026-11-05T09:13:25.917Z","dateModified":"2026-11-05T09:13:25.917Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generac Power Systems","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Berlin","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"de1782799bacaa7b2e851cdf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/de1782799bacaa7b2e851cdf"}}