Generac Whitewater Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Generac Power Systems – Work with the leader in the power industry! Our Facility Center in Whitewater, WI is seeking Material Handlers.

The Material Handler will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and product and preparing it for shipment. Work closely with internal staff and carriers 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. This position reports directly to the Distribution Center Supervisor.

Weekend Shift: 5:00AM-5:00PM Saturday-Monday

To formally apply go to generac.com/careers.

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience.

Preferred 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
• 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 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: $23.00 - $23.01 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Material Handling: 4 years (Preferred)
• Reach truck: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person