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Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is second shift at Fond du Lac. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states second shift and the plant.

The role covers several different jobs in the class. How do you handle being moved around?

What they are checking: The posting states the job class includes a variety of roles.

What would you do

How do you keep a line supplied so it never stops waiting on you?

What they are checking: The point of material handling is that production never runs dry.

A part you need on the line is not where the system says it is. What do you do?

What they are checking: The commonest problem in a stockroom, and how they solve it says a lot.

How do you work safely around people, machines and moving equipment?

What they are checking: A plant floor is a shared space, and pedestrian safety is on the driver.

How do you hand work over to the next shift?

What they are checking: Shift work fails at the handover.

What would you do if you saw somebody working unsafely?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up, which is the only thing that makes a plant safe.

About the work

Tell me about your forklift experience and what you have moved with one.

What they are checking: The posting names operating a forklift supporting manufacturing operations.

Walk me through your safety checks before you move a load.

What they are checking: Forklift incidents in a plant are serious, and the checks are where they are prevented.

How do you keep inventory counts accurate over a shift?

What they are checking: Inventory accuracy is a material handler's real output.

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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 repack roles which are responsible for preparing small parts into appropriate containers to be delivered 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 forklifts , clamp lifts, and narrow aisle lift trucks to support various manufacturing operations. The narrow aisle lift trucks can go to a 40-foot working height. 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 forklifts, clamp lifts, narrow aisle forklifts, 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 L . 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. Narrow Aisle Lift Truck Operators – Pick and Delivery of both bulk and small parts utilizing narrow aisle lift trucks to support 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 – Operators work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to support r eplenishment of parts utilizing a variety of equipment to/from our warehouses to support daily manufacturing functions. Responsibilities include receiving parts from our offsite warehouses , 3PL’s and suppliers utilizing Mercury’s material flow systems, shipping parts to our offsite warehouses , 3PL’s , suppliers and manufacturing operations and m aintaining markets to support internal 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 i n a warehouse environment, training and certification will be provided. Prior forklift experience in a warehouse environment is a plus but not required . Prior manufacturing 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 hr . 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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