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Material Handler- Fabrication- Weekend Night

Generac · Oshkosh, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new job quickly. How did you do it?

What they are checking: Ability to pick up procedures, since the posting expects learning the role and flexing across areas.

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

What they are checking: Whether they practice safe habits and speak up, which the posting stresses repeatedly.

What does good attendance and attention to detail look like to you in a job like this?

What they are checking: Whether they share the basic standards the posting lists, beyond simply saying yes.

What would you do

This is a weekend night shift. How will you make sure you show up rested and on time every week?

What they are checking: Reliability on a hard-to-fill shift, since one absence leaves fabrication without material.

A welder needs material right now but another area also says they're out. How do you decide who goes first?

What they are checking: Judgment about priorities and knowing when to ask a lead instead of guessing.

You notice a pallet of parts with a damaged tag and you can't tell what it is. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop to check rather than guess, which keeps the wrong parts off the line.

How do you keep in touch with your supervisor on a night shift when they might not be close by?

What they are checking: Clear communication when supervision is thin, which matters most on nights.

About the work

What forklift experience do you have, and what do you check before driving one?

What they are checking: Safe equipment habits, since the job requires daily forklift inspections and safe operation.

How would you move heavy or awkward steel parts around a fabrication area safely?

What they are checking: Awareness of load stability, pinch points and people nearby in a busy fab shop.

Why does it matter to record material moves in the ERP system right away?

What they are checking: Understanding that system accuracy depends on transactions done in real time.

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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? Major Responsibilities • Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies. • Learning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility. • Developing a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development. • Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity. • Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team. • 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 new employees or employees learning new work areas. • Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements PRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS • 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. DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS • 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. • Read and understand work instructions. Preferred Job Requirements Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Basic problem-solving knowledge. • Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions. • Basic PC knowledge. • High level of attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work at heights. Level of Independence : Acts under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager “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.”