Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Position: Material Handler - 2nd Shift ($23.23+/hr)
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 $21.23 per hour2nd & 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

Sign on bonus for production hires that live 50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire

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…