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Material Handler I - Shipping and Receiving - 1st Shift

Generac · Jefferson, WI

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to keep production moving even though you didn't have all the parts you needed right away. What did you do?

whether the candidate takes initiative and communicates instead of freezing when supply gaps happen

Tell me about a time you noticed a mistake in an order or a part count before it became a bigger problem.

attention to detail and whether they catch errors proactively rather than after the fact

Tell me about a time you had to switch quickly from one task or area to another because the business needed it. How did that go?

flexibility and whether they resist or adapt when asked to flex across products or areas

Tell me about a time you didn't know how to do something on the job and had to ask for help or figure it out yourself.

self-awareness and whether they escalate appropriately rather than pretending to know

What does working safely mean to you day to day, not just following the rulebook but in practice on the floor?

genuine internalized safety mindset versus rehearsed compliance language

Technical

Have you operated a forklift before, or other material handling equipment? Walk me through what your daily inspection routine looked like.

actual hands-on experience and whether safety checks are second nature rather than skipped

How comfortable are you with using a computer or a handheld scanner to look up part numbers or update inventory in a system like an ERP?

baseline comfort with basic PC and ERP navigation since the job leans on it daily

Have you worked at heights before, like on a mezzanine or elevated rack? How did you handle that?

comfort and experience with a specific physical demand called out in the posting

Situational

Say you're picking parts for three different assembly lines and two of them are asking for the same item at the same time. What do you do?

prioritization skill and whether they escalate or guess when demand conflicts

If you saw a coworker doing something unsafe, like driving a forklift too fast near a blind corner, what would you do in that moment?

willingness to speak up on safety even when it might feel uncomfortable

This role runs 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. What does your schedule look like, and is there anything that would make consistent attendance hard?

reliability and honesty about attendance before it becomes a problem

If your supervisor gave you an instruction that didn't match what you were trained on, what would you do?

whether they follow direction while still raising concerns instead of just going along quietly

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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? Hours: 5:00am-3:00pm Tuesday-Friday Pay Rate: $20.85 per hour Job Summary: 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. 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 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. Occasional travel.   “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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