Material Handler

Oshkosh Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee is seeking a Material Handler to support receiving, stocking, delivery and shipping of parts, with the ability to operate multiple material handling equipment. The role emphasizes inventory control, cycle counts and accurate data entry in JDE.

The position offers a standard five-day workweek with shift hours posted as 8am-4:30pm. You will join a safety‑conscious team, maintain clean work areas, and collaborate across functions to meet production needs, while growing

Qualifications

• 3 years or more relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to become forklift certified to operate a forklift/tugger to receive and deliver parts safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently locate & pull materials/supplies as listed on production/sales order and stock assigned production areas to maintain inventory levels for production; ability to accurately verify parts & quantities and complete BOLs to receive and/or ship material.
• Licensed and can operate all material handling equipment (i.e. Stand-up, Sit-down, Combi, Lancer, Tugger) at assigned Operations facility.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds in a safe manner.
• Able to/willing to learn how to operate a truck and transport from one area of the property to another.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; use best practices to follow all safe procedures in operation of various material support equipment in assigned Operations facility.
• Must have outstanding transaction discipline - being diligent with quantity accuracy, making effective changes within JDE
• Perform Cycle Counts of Inventory and update JDE system
• Rectify inventory discrepancies, monitor KANBAN cards, previous experience with ERP systems, and JDE
• Effective in working cross-functionally with various internal customer.

Skills

Forklift certification

Material handling

JDE ERP

Cycle counts

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE

Job description

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

Oshkosh Vocational is a growing facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and we’re building an extraordinary team of purpose-driven people ready to make an impact. Conveniently located off Joe B. Jackson Parkway, our facility's location gives team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First culture, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your work, grow your career, and contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference in the world around you.

With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect

• Direct Hire - Hiring Immediately!
• Competitive Pay- pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate of $20.52 per hour.
• Paid WeeklyComprehensive Benefits Package Effective day 1 of hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits, 401k plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Stock Purchase Program, Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and so much more)
• NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026):
• Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay
• Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption
• Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners
• Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Safety Focused

Shift Overview

The Aftermarket Warehouse will operate five days per week across two shifts. The current open shift is:

• 8am-4:30pm

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting internal and external customers through accurate receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipping/receiving of materials. In addition, the Material Handler should be capable to safely operate all material support equipment required in the facility operations.

Your Impact:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Efficiently locate & pull materials/supplies as listed on production/sales order and stock assigned production areas to maintain inventory levels for production; ability to accurately verify parts & quantities and complete BOLs to receive and/or ship material.
• Licensed and can operate all material handling equipment (i.e. Stand-up, Sit-down, Combi, Lancer, Tugger) at assigned Operations facility.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds in a safe manner.
• Able to/willing to learn how to operate a truck and transport from one area of the property to another.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; use best practices to follow all safe procedures in operation of various material support equipment in assigned Operations facility.
• Must have outstanding transaction discipline - being diligent with quantity accuracy, making effective changes within JDE
• Perform Cycle Counts of Inventory and update JDE system
• Rectify inventory discrepancies, monitor KANBAN cards, previous experience with ERP systems, and JDE
• Effective in working cross-functionally with various internal customer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years or more relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Ability to become forklift certified to operate a forklift/tugger to receive and deliver parts safely and efficiently

Standout Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing environment and processes
• Effective in working cross-functionally with various internal customers

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.

• Perform assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• 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 co-workers
• Perform counting tasks
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential 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
• 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 co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Climb in and out of forklift/tow motor safely
• Demonstrate strength and physical stamina to complete the tasks safely
• Remember task sequence, parts locations, 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 a 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.