What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Generac?
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https://generacta.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/Eagle-Wisconsin-United-States-Material-Handler-II-1st-shift-1020331/12116
https://generacta.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/Eagle-Wisconsin-United-States-Material-Handler-II-2nd-Shift-Materials-1020331/12115
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Generac in Eagle is looking for qualified Material Handlers on 1st and 2nd Shift at our Eagle facility. Starting wage at $19.50-22.32/hour depending on shift, skills and experience Overtime Opportunities Full Benefits and more!!!
1st Shift: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, Monday-Friday, Overtime until 3:30 pm during the week and 2 Saturdays a month
2nd Shift: 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, Monday-Friday, Overtime until 2:00 am during the week and 2 Saturdays a month
Location: 211 Murphy Drive, Eagle, WI 53119
Job Overview:
The Material Handler I 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.
Job Expectations:
- Operate a stand-up reach truck 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
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic problem solving knowledge.
- Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
- Basic PC knowledge (ERP and/or Inventory Management Systems, e.g. Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls and talk or 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Temperatures can vary from cool to warm depending upon the season. 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $22.32 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you ok with the commute to 211 Murphy Drive, Eagle, WI 53119?
- Have you worked any Generac location or through an agency at Generac before?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Materials Handling: 1 year (Preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
- RF Scanner: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elkhorn, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person