Material Specialist

oshkoshcorporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Materials Specialist I to support material planning, receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipment. You will operate material handling equipment and contribute to inventory control and process improvements to sustain material flow.

This role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to work on-site, with overtime as needed to meet production demands. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate material

Qualifications

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory through timely and precise data entry.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and system issues.
• Identify and correct receiving problems.
• Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels.
• Support engineering changes through allocation and inventory adjustments (CN maintenance).
• Collaborate daily with internal and external customers to deliver exceptional service.
• Assist with corporate material initiatives such as cycle counts, ISL management, and bin consumption tracking.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products-including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories-can be found all over the world.

JOB SUMMARY

The Materials Specialist I is responsible for supporting both internal and external customers by ensuring timely and accurate material planning, receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipment. This role also involves operating material handling equipment and assisting with inventory control, data accuracy, and process improvements to support material flow throughout the facility.

YOUR IMPACT

• Maintain accurate inventory through timely and precise data entry.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and system issues.
• Identify and correct receiving problems.
• Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels.
• Support engineering changes through allocation and inventory adjustments (CN maintenance).
• Collaborate daily with internal and external customers to deliver exceptional service.
• Assist with corporate material initiatives such as cycle counts, ISL (Inventory Stock Location) management, bin consumption tracking, and more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer literate with Microsoft office especially Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong phone and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Sound business acumen.
• 6 months to 2 years general office practices.
• Ability to pass internal Powered Industrial Equipment license test and ability to operate various pieces of equipment in assigned Operations Facility (i.e. Stand-up, Sit-down).

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.

The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.

Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

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 at [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. c