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Material Handler II - Shipping

Generac · Berlin, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked under a tight deadline. How did you keep from cutting corners?

What they are checking: Balancing speed and accuracy, which is the main tension in shipping work.

Tell me about a time you had to switch to a different area or task with little notice.

What they are checking: Flexibility to move across products and areas as business needs change.

What do you do at the end of your shift to make sure the next shift can pick up cleanly?

What they are checking: Ownership and follow-through, which the posting names as an expectation.

What would you do

A truck is waiting and you realize one line on the order is short. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise a problem honestly instead of shipping a partial order without telling anyone.

As a Material Handler II, how would you help a newer coworker who keeps making the same mistake?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach peers patiently, which comes with the higher level.

You see a coworker driving a forklift too fast near people. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety ahead of social awkwardness on the dock.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd make sure an outbound shipment has the right parts and paperwork before it leaves.

What they are checking: Whether they check orders methodically, because shipping errors reach customers directly.

What forklift experience do you have, and what do you check in a daily inspection?

What they are checking: Safe and proper equipment use, which the posting lists as a daily requirement.

How would you load a trailer so generators and parts don't shift or get damaged on the road?

What they are checking: Practical loading knowledge that protects heavy product in transit.

How comfortable are you with scanning and recording transactions in an ERP system?

What they are checking: Readiness to keep system records accurate, which the posting expects of material handlers.

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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 Material Handler I • 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. Material Handler II • Material Handler I responsibilities. • Efficiently use equipment to transport materials. • Resolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team. • Participate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects. • Demonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields. • Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices. • Frequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments. • Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost. • Knows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas. Minimum Job Requirements PRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS Material Handler I • 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. Material Handler II • Material Handler I requirements • 1 year of material handling experience • Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment. • Ability to train other employees in established processes. • Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments. • Strong communication skills. DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS Material Handler I • 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. Material Handler II • Material Handler I requirements • 2 years of material handling/warehouse experience • Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment. • Ability to train other employees in established processes. • Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments. • Strong communication skills. Preferred Job Requirements Material Handler I & II 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.”

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