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Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Generac · Whitewater, WI

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you worked a physically demanding job that required standing and moving materials for most of your shift. How did you keep your energy and focus up?

whether the candidate has realistic expectations for the physical demands of a 12-hour material handling shift

Tell me about a time you noticed something unsafe on the job and what you did about it.

safety instinct and willingness to speak up, which matters given the Drive to Zero safety program mentioned

Describe a time a supervisor gave you an instruction that didn't quite make sense to you. What did you do?

whether the person asks for clarification appropriately rather than guessing or ignoring direction

Tell me about a time you had to switch tasks or move to a different work area on short notice. How did you handle it?

flexibility to flex across different products and areas as the job requires

Tell me about a time you helped train or show a new coworker how to do something at work.

willingness and ability to support onboarding others, since experienced handlers may assist training

Describe a time you had to lift or move something heavy repeatedly throughout a shift. How did you manage it without getting hurt?

practical knowledge of body mechanics and injury prevention given the 25-50 pound lifting requirement

Technical

Have you ever operated a forklift or similar equipment before, and if so, what kind?

actual hands-on experience level versus willingness to be trained from scratch

Have you used any kind of computer system to track inventory, orders, or work tickets before, even something simple like a scanner or tablet at a past job?

baseline comfort with the ERP system and basic PC use mentioned in preferred qualifications

Are you comfortable working at heights, for example on an elevated platform or ladder, as part of moving materials?

honest self-assessment against a specific physical requirement listed in the posting

Situational

This is a weekend shift, Saturday through Monday, five in the morning to five at night. Walk me through how that schedule fits your life right now.

whether the candidate can reliably commit to the unusual three-day weekend schedule long term

If you've never driven a forklift, how do you feel about learning to operate one along with doing daily inspections on it?

openness to training and comfort taking on equipment responsibility without prior experience

If you found a pallet of parts that didn't match the paperwork or the count seemed off, what would you do first?

basic problem-solving approach and knowing when to escalate versus handle it alone

How would you handle it if a teammate on your shift wasn't pulling their weight and it was slowing down the whole line?

teamwork and conflict-handling style in a group-dependent production environment

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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? Weekend Shift: Saturday - Monday, 5:00AM - 5:00PM Pay Rate: $20.85/hour + $3.00 Shift Premium ​ 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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