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Material Handler – 1st shift

Generac


Job Location:

Beaver Dam, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years weve 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



1st shift hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30 PM

Pay Rate:

Material Handler I - $19.50/hour

Material Handler II - $20.50/hour

The Material Handler will be responsible for all material handling needs primarily picking warehouse parts and delivering them 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 Continuous Improvement (CI) and Productivity.

Material Handler I - Minimum Qualifications:

  • 0-2 years of experience

  • Follow and adhere to company policies

  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment

  • Effective communication skills

  • Basic PC knowledge

  • Ability to identify and resolve basic problems

  • Ability to perform basic reading writing and math function

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Material Handler II - Minimum qualifications:

  • 1-3 years experience

  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong communication skills

  • Intermediate PC knowledge

  • Ability to identify and resolve intermediate problems

  • Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials

  • Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program

Material Handler III - Minimum qualifications:

  • 2 to 5 years experience

  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal

  • Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials

  • Ability to learn and use problem solving tools in everyday work

  • Previous experience coaching and training other employees

  • Experience leading and forming teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience and ability to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials

  • Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program

Essential Duties:

  • Work under general supervision with well-defined tasks while following company procedures processes and policies.

  • Participates in metric boards measuring Safety Quality CI and Productivity and work is reviewed for accuracy.

  • Complete and retain all required training

  • May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on 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.

  • Participate in 5S programs that are based on visual control to determine if an area is normal or abnormal. If abnormal fix the area immediately.

  • Complete forklift daily per procedure

  • Good attendance is expected per policy

Level of Independence:

  • Report to Materials Supervisor and will take direction from the Materials Leads.

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.

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.


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Since 1959, Generac Power Systems has been committed to building the most reliable, durable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly generators and power equipment.

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