Material Handler

oshkoshcorporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Weekly pay

Benefits from day 1

401k match

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., part of Oshkosh, located in Murfreesboro, TN, is hiring a Material Handler for the Aftermarket Warehouse. This role supports receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipping of materials on a 8am–4:30pm schedule, with emphasis on accuracy, Safety, and 6S standards.

You will operate forklifts, verify parts, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time production support. Direct Hire with competitive pay and benefits from day one are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience or a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to become forklift certified to operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, deliver, and ship materials accurately.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and complete cycle counts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal customers to meet production needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE

ERP systems

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 Weekly
• Comprehensive 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/equipm