Material Handler III Team Lead – Kitting

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Hours:

6am-2pm Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: $22.85 per hour $1.50 Lead Premium

The Material Handler III is 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. Required to achieve company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The Kitting Lead is a hands‑on operational role responsible for ensuring all kits are assembled accurately, consistently, and on time.

This position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a clear sense of urgency. The Kitting Lead works directly on the floor—comfortable “in the trenches”—and frequently assists with packing and other tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is computer literate, able to process orders efficiently, and preferably experienced with SAP. Strong communication skills, the ability to learn workflows quickly, and an aptitude for identifying the most efficient processes are essential.

Experience developing processes or procedures is a plus. This role provides daily guidance and direction for a small team of approximately 3 employees.

• Material Handler I:
  Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Material Handler I:
  Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Material Handler I:
  Developing a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Material Handler I:
  Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
• Material Handler I:
  Developing the business knowledge required for the full job.
• Material Handler I:
  May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
• Material Handler I:
  Follows defined procedures and practices.
• Material Handler I:
  Contacts are typically with immediate supervisor and other members of the team in the immediate organization.
• Material Handler I:
  Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Material Handler I:
  Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Material Handler I:
  Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Material Handler I:
  Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Material Handler I:
  Demonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and accuracy.
• Material Handler I:
  Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Material Handler I:
  Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
• Material Handler I:
  Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
• Material Handler I:
  May assist in training of new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.
• Material Handler I:
  Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
• Material Handler I:
  Other duties as assigned.
• Material Handler II:
  Material Handler I responsibilities.
• Material Handler II:
  Use judgment in resolving issues or recommending solutions.
• Material Handler II:
  May participate in project teams or lead portions of projects.
• Material Handler II:
  Has a thorough knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.
• Material Handler II:
  Provides resolutions from basic to moderately complex problems.
• Material Handler II:
  Exercises judgment within procedures and practices in selecting methods and techniques for arriving at solutions.
• Material Handler II:
  Contacts are typically with the supervisor and other members of the team or immediate organization but may be outside of this to complete the assignment.
• Material Handler II:
  May represent…