Materials I
Materials I
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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 youll find more than 30000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in peoples 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.
Summary:
In Materials I the employees perform more general labor work and do many non-skilled tasks. Their main task consists of more manual work such as picking parts. They may utilize forklifts and tow motors to pick and transport parts to designated areas; however employees should be forklift certified before operating a forklift. The employees may assist in inventory of parts and use a computer to locate parts when necessary. As long as the employee is capable of performing the physical work he or she is likely able to perform the material handling tasks in Material Handler I. Material Handler I is the entry level for all Material Handling positions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
- Review inventory paperwork
- 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
- Operate a forklift/tow motor to transport parts safely
- Assist in tracking and recording inventory of various parts
- Keep areas stocked with the correct parts and supplies
- Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
- Understand the differences in parts and tools
- Sweep and clean work 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.
- Use of a computer to distribute and locate parts*
- Retrieve parts stored outside in all weather conditions: rain snow cold and heat*
- Assist Material Handlers in other departments as needed*
Basic Qualifications
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or operational environment
Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions
- Previous experience with inventory control systems and/or RF scanners.
- Forklift Certified
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
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
- Stay alert to the surrounding areas
- Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
- Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
- Perform basic counting tasks
- Distinguish between different parts
- 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 or ladders to retrieve parts
- Use a computer to track down parts if necessary
- Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
- Tolerate constant standing 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 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 .
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity 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 Corporations 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
