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Material Handler II - Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Generac · Richfield, WI

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to train a new employee or someone learning a new work area. How did you make sure they actually understood the process?

ability to lead and transfer knowledge, which is expected of a Material Handler II

Describe a situation where you noticed a process was inefficient and you suggested a change. What happened after you brought it up?

contribution to continuous improvement, which the posting explicitly calls out

Tell me about a time you had to work closely with another department, like production or quality, to solve a materials issue. How did that conversation go?

cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

Have you worked at heights or in situations where safety protocol really mattered? Tell me about one and how you handled it.

real comfort with physical demands and safety-first mindset

This role includes a lead premium. Tell me about a time you had informal authority over peers without being their manager. How did you get them to follow your lead?

readiness to act as a team lead without formal management authority

Tell me about the most complex materials problem you've solved on your own versus one where you had to bring in a supervisor. What made the difference?

judgment about when to escalate versus handle independently, a key Material Handler II distinction

Technical

Tell me about your experience operating a forklift and other material handling equipment. What kinds have you run and how many years total?

whether the candidate meets the basic equipment and experience threshold for the role

Walk me through how you would pick parts from the warehouse and deliver them to the assembly line to keep production running without a gap.

understanding of the core workflow and awareness of how timing affects downstream production

How comfortable are you with an ERP system, and can you give an example of using one to track or locate materials?

practical system knowledge required for inventory accuracy

What does a daily forklift inspection actually involve, and what would make you take a piece of equipment out of service?

genuine safety knowledge versus rehearsed answer

Situational

Say you show up to your shift and the parts you need to deliver to a line are missing or mislabeled. What do you do first?

problem-solving process and whether they escalate appropriately versus guessing

If two production lines both need the same part at the same time and you can only deliver to one first, how do you decide?

prioritization judgment under competing demands

If you saw a coworker skip a safety step to save time, what would you do?

commitment to safety culture over speed, tied to the company's Drive to Zero program

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The full job description

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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: 2:30pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday Pay Rate: $21.85 per hour + $2.50 shift premium + $1.50 lead premium 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 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 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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