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Material Handler - 2nd shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 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.

About your past

Have you driven a forklift or other powered equipment? Tell me about it.

What they are checking: How much equipment experience they bring and how much training they will need.

Tell me about a job where you had to be very accurate with counts or records.

What they are checking: Whether they have shown the attention to detail the posting asks for, because inventory errors cause shortages later.

Tell me about a time you saw a safety problem at work. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about hazards in a busy area with equipment and foot traffic.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a team to hit a goal.

What they are checking: Whether they see themselves as part of production and not just someone who drops off parts.

What would you do

The line is about to run out of a part and you cannot find it where the system says it should be. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast, search smart and tell the right people before the line goes down.

This is a weekend shift, Friday to Sunday, 5 AM to 5 PM. How does that schedule fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to long weekend shifts for the long term.

Two lines need parts from you at the same time. How do you decide which comes first?

What they are checking: Whether they think about which shortage hurts production most and ask a lead when they are not sure.

What would you do if you noticed a way to make part delivery faster in your area?

What they are checking: Whether they take part in continuous improvement, which the posting lists as a company standard.

About the work

Your main job is picking parts in the warehouse and getting them to the assembly lines. How do you make sure you grab the right part every time?

What they are checking: Whether they check part numbers carefully, since one wrong part can stop a line or cause a bad build.

How comfortable are you using a computer or scanner to look up parts and record moves?

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic PC skills to keep the system accurate as they work.

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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? 2nd shift hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 1:30AM Pay Rate: Material Handler I - $20.75/hour + $2.50/hour shift premium =$23.25/hour Material Handler II - $22.75/hour + $2.50/hour shift premium = $25.25/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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