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Material Handler 1st Shift

Generac · Berlin, WI

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to keep up with a fast-paced production schedule. How did you manage it?

ability to handle pace and pressure typical of a manufacturing floor

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake, either yours or someone else's, before it became a bigger problem.

attention to detail and willingness to speak up

Describe a time you had a disagreement with a coworker on the line. How did you resolve it?

teamwork and conflict resolution in a close-quarters production environment

Tell me about your attendance record at your last job. Were there any challenges keeping a consistent schedule?

reliability, since the job explicitly calls out attendance expectations

Have you ever trained or coached a newer employee on a task? How did you approach it?

leadership readiness for Material Handler III level expectations

Technical

Have you operated a forklift before, and what kind of certifications or experience do you have with it?

actual equipment experience versus what's claimed on the application

What do you know about 5S, and have you worked in an environment that used it?

familiarity with the lean/visual management system this role requires

Have you used any ERP or inventory system to track or transact materials? Which ones?

digital literacy and specific system experience for higher-level material handler roles

Situational

Walk me through what a typical shift would look like if you were picking parts and delivering them to the assembly line.

whether the candidate understands the core workflow of picking and feeding production

If you noticed you were about to run out of a part needed on the assembly line in the next hour, what would you do?

proactive problem-solving and understanding of how shortages affect production

This job involves standing and walking most of the shift, plus lifting up to 50 pounds. How do you feel about that kind of physical pace day after day?

realistic expectations about physical demands and stamina

If you saw a safety issue on the floor, like a spill or a blocked walkway, what would you do right then?

safety awareness and willingness to act rather than ignore it

How comfortable are you working with metrics or a scoreboard that tracks your performance on safety, quality, and productivity?

comfort with being measured and held accountable daily

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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? Shift Hours - 5:30am-3:30pm Monday - Thursday Overtime Hours - Fridays - 5:30am - 1:30pm, as required Pay Rate: Material Handler I - $18.10/hour Material Handler II - $20.10/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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