Material Coordinator - 2nd Shift ($23.23/hr+)

Pierce Manufacturing; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a responsible Materials III employee to manage parts for our Manufacturing departments. You will be the subject-matter expert in Materials, transacting inventory in the ERP system and facilitating part movements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in warehousing, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate a forklift. Join us in building trucks that make a difference.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within warehousing and material handling.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parts directly for a Manufacturing department.
• Transport parts around the plant using a forklift.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.
• Assist in cycle-counting efforts and activities.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Material handling

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift

Job description

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we have evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in a converted church to creating highly customized, carefully designed pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units that have no equal. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions and make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Summary

The position within Materials III is responsible for coordinating parts directly for a Manufacturing department(s) and working in support of Team Leader(s) to facilitate throughput. The employee is the subject‑matter expert for Materials among the department(s) they support. Responsibilities include transacting inventory in the ERP system, investigating part availability, and facilitating movement of parts across branch plants and intra‑facility. The employee must operate a forklift and other Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)/Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to transport parts around the plant, may assist with training new staff, and must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally with coworkers to keep a safe, productive working environment
• Communicate effectively with leadership
• Collaborate with counterparts in Materials and with Manufacturing team leaders, on and across shifts
• Use a computer to enter data for inventory of parts, navigate the ERP system, investigate inventory discrepancies, and use email
• Locate/find materials missing due to various causes from a manufacturing work center
• Assist in cycle‑counting efforts and activities
• Manage warehouse pick schedules, including fluctuations in the Manufacturing schedule
• Manage line‑side/warehouse inventory and overall material presentation on a per‑truck basis
• Understand key metrics for areas of responsibility and manage as assigned
• Identify and drive improvement with BOM accuracy, part quality, material presentation, etc.
• Print, apply, tear, replace, and scan labels
• Review work orders to ensure parts are properly placed
• Identify and verify specific parts
• Assist coworkers with lifting parts
• Assist in training new staff members
• Understand the differences in parts and tools, using prints as reference
• Work required hours and maintain an excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Operate a forklift, tow motor, and/or tractor safely
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Use a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas

Marginal Work Functions

• These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.
• Retrieve parts stored outside in all weather conditions: rain, snow, cold, and heat*
• Perform maintenance on tractor*
• Respond to other coworkers’ requests to deliver and retrieve parts

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience within warehousing and material handling

Preferred Qualifications To Complete Essential Functions

• Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills

Key Abilities Needed To Complete Essential Functions

• All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.
• Perform assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other coworkers
• Communicate with other individuals in a loud environment to complete tasks
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Stay alert to the surrounding areas and alert individuals when operating a forklift
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Hear safety alarms and other coworkers
• Perform counting tasks for inventory control
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on a potentially slippery work floor while pushing a cart with equipment/parts
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step to retrieve parts
• Use a computer to track down parts and store inventory of parts
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• Tolerate constant standing, sitting, and walking throughout the shift
• Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting coworkers with heavy lifting of parts
• Climb in and out of forklift, tow motor, and tractor if necessary
• Demonstrate strength and physical stamina to complete the tasks safely
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation’s legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.