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Material Handler - 1st Shift

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you operated a forklift or similar equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse setting. What kind of loads were you moving and what was the environment like?

whether the candidate has real hands-on experience with powered industrial trucks versus just familiarity with the idea

Tell me about a time you noticed something unsafe in your work area, like a blocked aisle or a damaged pallet. What did you do about it?

personal ownership of safety rather than waiting for someone else to catch the hazard

Tell me about a job where you had to move fast for an entire shift without much downtime. How did you pace yourself and stay accurate?

stamina and whether speed came at the cost of errors in past roles

Describe a time you made a mistake that affected someone else's work, like sending the wrong part or missing a delivery window. What did you do next?

accountability and whether they escalate errors quickly instead of hiding them

Tell me about a time you had to work closely with a team where timing really mattered, like everyone depending on you to deliver something on schedule.

understanding of how their role feeds directly into production goals for the whole line

Technical

Have you ever worked with a Kanban system or any kind of pull-based replenishment process? How did you know when and what to deliver?

whether the person understands lean material flow concepts they'll be expected to apply immediately

What does 5S mean to you, and can you describe a time you kept a work area organized on your own without being told?

familiarity with 5S+1 discipline and whether tidiness is a habit or an afterthought

This role uses radio communication and a material replenishment system to route deliveries. How comfortable are you using handheld devices, scanners, or radios while also operating equipment?

basic technology comfort since training is provided but some baseline aptitude is expected

What's your experience with narrow aisle or stand-up forklifts specifically, compared to sit-down forklifts?

depth of equipment experience since the role uses multiple types of lift trucks

Situational

Walk me through how you would prioritize deliveries if three different assembly lines called for parts at the same time and you knew a production line was about to run out.

ability to make fast, sound judgment calls under pressure without a supervisor telling them what to do

If you were driving a forklift down a busy aisle and a coworker on foot suddenly stepped into your path, what would you do in that moment and afterward?

instinctive safety reflexes and whether they'd report the near-miss instead of letting it slide

If you noticed the parts you were about to deliver looked damaged or mislabeled, what would you do before dropping them off at the line?

attention to quality checks even when the job is mostly about speed and volume

How do you handle being told to switch tasks midway, say moving from lineside delivery to help out in shipping and receiving for the day?

flexibility across the different Support Tech II roles the job rotates through

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The full job description

As published by Mercury Marine.

Are you ready for what’s next?   Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.  We believe “Next Never Rests™” and take pride in offering growth and development opportunities to our employees, across the globe.  As you continue your journey with Brunswick and see opportunities of interest, we encourage you to apply. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview :  As a Support Tech II, you will join a dynamic team of the company's winning culture by supporting the Mercury Marine values of: Integrity, Customer Centricity, Product & Service Leadership, Sustainability, and Employee Engagement through the production of high quality inboard and outboard marine engines. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.  Essential Functions:   The Support Tech II job class includes a variety of roles. These include operating a forklift supporting various manufacturing operations (machining, coating, assembly, shipping, receiving, and warehouse). The job class also includes lineside delivery roles which are responsible for delivering small parts to the point of use on the assembly lines. There are also a variety of warehouse roles including receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations. These roles use both forklifts and narrow aisle lift trucks to support various manufacturing operations. Daily tasks include indirect support of manufacturing operations for large and small part replenishment to the various machining cells, coating operations, and assembly lines. Equipment used to support manufacturing include sit down and stand-up forklifts, narrow aisle forklifts, powered delivery carts, and some manual lifting devices. Support Tech II employees are expected to participate in daily 5S+1 activities maintaining a clean and organized work area to promote a safe work environment. Support Tech II roles are critical to our company’s success as they keep parts in front of the various manufacturing functions throughout the plant helping to meet daily production goals. Duties and Responsibilities: Forklift Operators – Delivery of large parts utilizing a powered industrial truck to various operations throughout Plant 15. Operators work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment utilizing radio communication and Mercury’s material replenishment system to deliver parts throughout the plant as requested to meet daily production needs. All drivers are expected to follow plant safety rules while maintaining a clean and organized work area utilizing 5S+1 principles. Operators will be required to support various quality and productivity activities on an as needed basis. Lineside Operators – Delivery of small parts utilizing powered delivery carts and tow behind wagons to various assembly operations. Operators work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment utilizing a Kanban system and Mercury’s material replenishment system to replenish parts using lean methodology. All drivers are expected to follow plant safety rules while maintaining a clean and organized work area utilizing 5S+1 principles. Operators will be required to support various quality and productivity activities on an as needed basis. Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Operations – Replenishment of parts utilizing a variety of equipment to/from our offsite warehouses to support daily manufacturing functions. Operators work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment using a variety of communication means to move parts to/from our offsite warehouses and throughout or main assembly plant. Responsibilities include receiving parts from our offsite warehouses utilizing Mercury’s material flow systems, shipping excess parts to our offsite warehouses, and maintaining markets to support internal delivery needs. All employees are expected to follow plant safety rules while maintaining a clean and organized work area utilizing 5S+1 principles. Operators will be required to support various quality and productivity activities on an as needed basis. Experience and Skills: Ability to drive material delivery equipment is a manufacturing environment, training and certification will be provided. Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus but not required. Prior warehouse experience is a plus but not required. General computer skills will be required for all Support Tech II jobs, training will be provided for the systems used within our operations. Prior experience using a Kanban delivery system is a plus but not required. The hiring rate for this position is $26.49, hourly. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k, Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. Why Brunswick:   Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards !  About Mercury Marine Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com. Next is Now!   We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com  for support.  Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942. All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers .  If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com . #Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify .

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