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Material Handler - 2nd shift

Generac · Oshkosh, WI

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you worked on a production floor or in a warehouse where things moved fast. How did you keep up without cutting corners?

whether the candidate can handle pace and pressure without sacrificing safety or accuracy

Tell me about a time you noticed something unsafe at work. What did you do about it?

real commitment to safety culture, since this role involves forklifts and moving materials near people

Tell me about a time you had to switch between different tasks or work areas in the same day. How did you adjust?

flexibility to flex across products and areas as the job requires

Have you ever had to lift or move heavy items, in the 25 to 50 pound range, regularly as part of a job? How did you manage that over a full shift?

physical readiness and realistic expectations about the job's demands

What does attendance and reliability mean to you, and why does it matter on a production floor?

understanding that missed shifts directly disrupt production lines depending on them

Tell me about a time you were part of a team meeting or huddle where information got passed along. How did you make sure you understood and acted on it correctly?

communication habits and whether they take team updates seriously

Technical

Have you operated a forklift before, and if so, what kind and in what setting?

actual hands-on experience level with material handling equipment versus willingness to be trained

Walk me through how you'd do a daily forklift inspection before your shift.

whether they understand pre-use safety checks are a real, non-optional step, not just paperwork

Have you used any kind of ERP or inventory system before, like SAP or something similar?

comfort level with basic computer systems used to track parts and orders

Situational

Say you go to pick a part and the bin is empty or the count in the system doesn't match what's physically there. What do you do?

problem-solving instinct and whether they escalate versus guess or ignore it

This job means picking parts and delivering them to keep assembly lines running. If you fell behind and a line was waiting on parts, how would you handle that?

sense of urgency and understanding of how their role directly affects production

How would you handle a situation where a newer coworker was struggling to learn a work instruction you already knew well?

willingness and ability to informally train others, since the role includes assisting new hires

If you were asked to work overtime on a Saturday with short notice, how would you handle that?

flexibility around the schedule, including the every-other-Saturday overtime requirement

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The full job description

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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 - 3:00pm-11:00pm Monday - Friday Overtime Hours 3:00pm -1:00am - Every other Saturday, if required. Pay Rate: $22.60/hour + $2.50/hour Shift Premium = $25.10/hour Job Summary: The Material Handler will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts, and delivering 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, and productivity. Responsibilities: • Follow established procedures, processes, or policies. • Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility. • Developing a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development. • Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline. • Developing the business knowledge required for the full job. • May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor 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. • 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 of new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work. • Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: • 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.   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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