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Material Handler (2nd shift)

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI

Posted Jun 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced environment where you had to keep up with a steady stream of requests. How did you stay on top of it all?

whether the candidate can handle continuous, time-pressured demand without falling behind

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety hazard or unsafe practice around you. What did you do?

willingness to act on safety issues rather than ignore them to keep pace

Tell me about a job where you had to keep your work area clean and organized as part of your daily routine, not just when someone told you to.

genuine buy-in to 5S-type habits versus treating them as optional busywork

Tell me about a time you had to communicate with several people at once, maybe over radio or headset, in a loud or busy environment.

ability to communicate clearly under noise and pressure, since radio use is central to the job

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work that could have caused a bigger problem. What did you do once you noticed it?

honesty and ownership, since errors in part delivery can shut down a production line

Technical

Have you operated a forklift or narrow aisle lift truck before? Walk me through the kind of environment you used it in.

actual hands-on equipment experience versus willingness to be trained from scratch

What do you know about Kanban or a pull-based replenishment system, even if you haven't worked with one directly?

basic understanding of lean material flow concepts they'll need to pick up quickly

How comfortable are you with basic computer systems, like scanning parts or logging data into a tracking system?

baseline computer literacy since training assumes some comfort with screens and systems

Situational

If you've never driven a forklift, what makes you feel confident you could learn it safely on the job?

self-awareness about learning curve and genuine comfort around powered equipment, not overconfidence

Say you're delivering parts lineside and the assembly line calls for a part that's not where it should be in the market. What do you do in that moment?

problem-solving under pressure without stopping production or skipping communication

If you're running behind on deliveries and two different production lines are both radioing for parts at the same time, how do you decide what to do first?

prioritization skill and calm decision-making when demands conflict

This is a second shift role. What has your experience been working evening or night shifts, and how do you keep your energy and focus up through the shift?

realistic expectations about shift work and follow-through late in a shift

How do you feel about doing the same physical tasks over and over for a full shift, day after day?

realistic fit with repetitive physical work and low tolerance for candidates who will burn out quickly

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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.  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.  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 . 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

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