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Material Handler I - 1st 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 noticed something unsafe on the floor. What did you do about it?

whether safety is instinctive to them, not just something they say to please the interviewer

Tell me about a time you had to switch quickly between different tasks or areas in a workday.

flexibility, since the role requires flexing across products and areas as business needs shift

Describe a time you worked closely with a team to hit a deadline or production target.

ability to coordinate with a production line rather than work in isolation

Tell me about a time you had to follow a written procedure exactly, even when you thought you knew a faster way.

willingness to follow standard work instead of cutting corners

What does attendance and reliability mean to you in a job like this?

whether they understand shift work depends on consistent, on-time presence

Technical

Tell me about any experience you have operating a forklift or other material handling equipment.

whether the candidate has hands-on equipment experience or realistic exposure that supports quick training

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

basic safety knowledge and whether they understand pre-use checks are non-negotiable

How comfortable are you learning a new ERP system, and have you used anything like that before?

comfort with basic computer-based systems since the job requires tracking inventory digitally

Situational

If you picked a part and it turned out to be the wrong one after you delivered it to the assembly line, what would you do?

ownership and how they handle mistakes without hiding them or blaming others

This role requires standing and walking most of the shift and lifting up to 50 pounds. How do you know you can handle that pace day after day?

realistic self-assessment of physical readiness for sustained warehouse work

If materials aren't arriving to the assembly line fast enough and production is starting to slow down, what would you do first?

problem-solving under pressure and whether they escalate appropriately versus improvising unsafely

How would you explain a task or work instruction to a new hire on their first day?

communication skills and patience, since experienced handlers may help train others

Overtime hours here can start as early as 5am. How do you feel about picking up extra shifts when the business needs it?

willingness and logistics around overtime availability

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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? Shift Hours - 7:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday. Overtime Hours - 5:00am - 3pm, as required. Pay Rate: $22.60/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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