Material Handler - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift ($20.61+/hr)

Oshkosh; Appleton (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to building high-quality trucks that serve communities worldwide. As part of the Materials II team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient delivery of parts and components to various workstations. This position involves operating a forklift, maintaining a safe work environment, and utilizing computer systems for inventory management. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety, you will thrive in a culture that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career growth. If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Relocation Bonus

Opportunities for Career Growth

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/material handling is essential.
• Forklift certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport parts safely to workstations.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Track and record inventory of parts accurately.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Interpersonal Communication

Forklift Operation

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

RF Scanners

Computer

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $20.61 per hour
  • 2nd & 3rd Shift premium: $2.00 per hour
  • Early Weekend Shift premium: $5.00 per hour
  • Weekend Shift $6.50 per hour
  • Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually
• Comprehensive Benefit Package - Effective Day 1
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays
• Relocation bonus of $2,500 when relocating from outside a 50 mile radius
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

Summary

The positions within Materials II are responsible for delivering parts and components to the designated work stations. The employee operates a forklift or tow motor to transport the parts. They must be able to utilize data from a computer or print outs to prepare parts for the stations. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Operate forklift/tow motor to retrieve and transport parts safely
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Use of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
• Load, sort, and distribute parts
• Separate parts for specific storage areas
• Keep areas stocked with the correct parts and supplies
• Review paperwork
• Use computer to locate specific parts and log in parts
• Tracking and record inventory of parts
• Label parts and equipment for inventory tracking
• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Understand the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Work required hours and have excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

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*
• Assist Material Handlers in other departments as needed*
• Respond to other co-workers’ requests when called upon using a hand held radio*
• Assist in training new employees as directed by team leader*

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse/material handling.

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

• Forklift Certified
• Previous experience with inventory control systems and/or RF scanners.

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
• 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 75 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