Material Handler I -1st shift

@ Generac Power Systems Inc
Generac Power Systems Incgeneracpowersystemsinc.com

Material Handler I -1st shift

Trenton, SC
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

We are a company dedicated to energy solutions with a 65-year history of turning ideas into sustainable, efficient energy products. The role involves operating equipment, supporting safety, and collaborating within a team on a variety of tasks to support our continuous growth.

Requirements

  • Ability to operate material handling equipment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Basic problem-solving knowledge
  • Read and understand work instructions

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years experience (distribution role)
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work at heights

Full job description

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


For 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.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?



Major Responsibilities

  • Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
  • Learning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
  • Developing a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.
  • Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
  • Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.
  • Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
  • Perform forklift daily inspections.
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
  • Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
  • Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
  • Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
  • Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
  • May assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.
  • Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

PRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

  • 0-1 years of experience.  
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
  • Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
  • Models positive and professional work ethics.
  • Effective communication skills.

DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

  • High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • 0-2 years of experience. 
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
  • Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
  • Models positive and professional work ethics.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Read and understand work instructions.

Preferred Job Requirements

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Basic problem-solving knowledge.
  • Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
  • Basic PC knowledge.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work at heights.

“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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