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Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about the last job where you had to pick and deliver parts to keep a production line running. What did that day look like?

whether the candidate has real hands-on warehouse-to-line experience versus just describing the job title

Tell me about a time you noticed something on the floor that was out of place or unsafe and you fixed it right away.

real familiarity with 5S visual control practices, not just knowing the term

Tell me about a time production was about to stop because a part wasn't where it needed to be. What did you do?

urgency and problem-solving under time pressure tied directly to line demand

Have you ever trained or coached a newer employee on a task? How did you approach it?

leadership readiness relevant to the Material Handler III coaching requirement

What does attention to detail look like to you when you're picking parts for an order?

concrete understanding of accuracy standards rather than a generic answer

Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a coworker on the floor. How did you handle it?

ability to work in a team environment without escalating conflict

Technical

Have you operated a forklift before, and what kind of equipment are you certified or experienced on?

actual equipment experience level, which determines whether they fit Material Handler I or II

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

whether they actually know the pre-operation safety checklist, not just that one exists

Have you worked with an ERP system to enter or track material transactions? Which one, and what did you use it for?

comfort level with computer-based inventory systems required for Material Handler II

Situational

Say you get to a bin and the parts count doesn't match what the system says. What do you do next?

whether they follow procedure and escalate appropriately rather than guessing or ignoring the discrepancy

This is a Friday through Sunday schedule, 5am to 5pm. What's made a schedule like that hard to stick with in the past, if anything?

honesty about attendance reliability and fit with a fixed weekend shift

If two different production lines both needed parts from you at the same time, how would you decide who gets served first?

ability to prioritize with limited guidance while still working under supervision

The job involves standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly. Is there anything about that physical routine you want to talk through?

realistic self-assessment of physical capability and honesty about limitations

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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? Weekend Shift Hours: Friday - Sunday 5:00AM – 5:00PM Pay Rate: Material Handler I - $20.75/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $23.75/hour Material Handler II - $22.25/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $25.25/hour The Material Handler will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehouse parts and delivering them 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, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Productivity. Material Handler I - Minimum Qualifications: • 0-2 years of experience • Follow and adhere to company policies  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to effectively work in a team environment • Effective communication skills • Basic PC knowledge • Ability to identify and resolve basic problems • Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math function • High school diploma or equivalent Material Handler II - Minimum qualifications: • 1-3 years' experience • High level of attention to detail and accuracy • Strong communication skills • Intermediate PC knowledge • Ability to identify and resolve intermediate problems • Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials • Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program Material Handler III - Minimum qualifications: • 2 to 5 years' experience • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials • Ability to learn and use problem solving tools in everyday work • Previous experience coaching and training other employees • Experience leading and forming teams Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience and ability to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials • Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program Essential Duties: • Work under general supervision with well-defined tasks while following company procedures, processes, and policies. • Participates in metric boards measuring Safety, Quality, CI, and Productivity and work is reviewed for accuracy. • Complete and retain all required training • May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors 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.  • Participate in 5S programs that are based on visual control to determine if an area is normal or abnormal.  If abnormal, fix the area immediately. • Complete forklift daily per procedure • Good attendance is expected per policy Level of Independence: • Report to Materials Supervisor and will take direction from the Materials Leads. 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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