Material Handler III

Oshkosh Defense; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Milwaukee is seeking a Material Handler III to maintain inventory levels and ensure materials move and ship according to schedule. You will identify incoming and outgoing materials, document stock, and assist in training new employees within a high-volume distribution center.

A strong attention to detail and safety are essential. Five years plus experience in shipping/receiving and forklift certification are required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in shipping, receiving, or related area.
• Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve stock-out issues in the distribution center.
• Communicate with customers on requirements and provide accurate feedback.
• Assist in coordinating the direction and training of new employees.
• Assist in the coordination of material flow through the facility.
• Receive and enter purchase orders containing inventory into the system accurately and timely.
• Pack and ship items to prevent damage in transit.
• Manage receiving discrepancies with the company and suppliers.
• Lead special project activity as delegated.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Stock management

Customer communication

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler III will be responsible for maintaining inventory levels through the movement of materials. This role will identify and document incoming and outgoing materials. The objective of this role is to ensure customers having their materials processed and shipped according to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve stock‑out issues in the distribution center.
• Communicate with customers on requirements and provide accurate feedback.
• Assist in coordinating the direction and training of new employees.
• Assist in the coordination of material flow through the facility.
• Receive and enter purchase orders containing inventory into system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Pick, package and ship items in a manner to prevent damage in transit.
• Manage receiving discrepancies both within the company and with external supplier.
• Report and communicate with several levels of management.
• General knowledge and ability to use Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Perform safety, parts, systems, and process audits and inspections.
• Accurately identify and locate parts within the warehouse and branch facility.
• Cycle count inventory to compile with company standards.
• Develop bills of lading and delivery forms when required.
• Lead special project activity as delegated.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in shipping, receiving, or a related area.
• Forklift Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience with Order Picking and Swing Reaching.
• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse with automated systems.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent Standing, Reaching, Driving, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Lifting/Carrying up to 35lbs.; Occasional Walking/Running, Climbing, Bending/Kneeling, Typing, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs.; Seldom Sitting.
• Non-Physical Demands: Occasional Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation; Seldom Analysis/Reasoning, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports, etc.), and Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent Work Alone, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional Loud Noises; Seldom Task Changes.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Little or no stress created by work, employees, or public.

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.