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Seasonal Material Handler - 1st shift

Generac · Berlin, WI

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you worked in a warehouse, factory, or any job where you had to move materials or products around. What did that look like day to day?

whether the candidate has any relevant physical or logistics work experience to draw from

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety issue or unsafe shortcut at work. What did you do about it?

genuine safety instinct rather than a rehearsed answer, since Generac emphasizes its Drive to Zero program

Describe a time you had to switch between different tasks or work areas in the same shift. How did you handle the change?

flexibility to flex across products and areas as the job requires

Tell me about a time you ran into a problem at work that you couldn't fully solve on your own. What did you do?

judgment about when to escalate to a supervisor versus handling it independently

What does attention to detail mean to you in a job where you're picking parts for assembly, and why does it matter here?

understanding of how small picking errors affect downstream production and quality

Tell me about a time you had to work closely as part of a team to hit a deadline or a production goal.

ability to coordinate with a team toward shared output rather than working in isolation

Technical

Have you ever operated a forklift or similar equipment? Walk me through your experience with it, including any certification you have.

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

Have you worked with any kind of computer system to track inventory, scan parts, or log work, like an ERP system? What was that like for you?

basic comfort with digital systems even if it's not the exact ERP Generac uses

Situational

If you've never driven a forklift before, how do you feel about learning it and doing daily inspections on it every shift?

comfort with mechanical responsibility and safety routines for someone without prior experience

This shift starts at 5:30am Monday through Thursday, with overtime likely on Fridays. How does that schedule work with your life right now?

realistic attendance reliability given the specific early and extended hours

Picture this: production is falling behind because parts aren't reaching the assembly line fast enough, and you're the one delivering them. What do you do first?

prioritization and urgency under pressure to keep production lines fed

If a new hire on your line was struggling to keep up with picking parts correctly, and your supervisor asked you to help them out, how would you approach that?

willingness and ability to informally train or mentor coworkers

What questions do you have about the physical demands of this job, like lifting, standing, or repetitive movement over a ten hour shift?

self-awareness about physical readiness for the role's demands

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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? **$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS** Shift Hours - 5:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday. Overtime Hours - Fridays - 5:30am - 1:30pm, as required. Pay Rate: $18.10/hour Job Summary: The Material Handler 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. Responsibilities: • Follow established procedures, processes, or policies. • Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility. • Developing a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development. • Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline. • Developing the business knowledge required for the full job. • May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor 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. • 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 of new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work. • Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: • 0-1 years of experience.   • 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.   “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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