Material Coordinator - 2nd Shift

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we have evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in a converted church to creating highly customized, carefully designed pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units that have no equal. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions and make a difference in people’s lives every day.

The position within Materials III is responsible for coordinating parts directly for a Manufacturing department(s) and working in support of Team Leader(s) to facilitate throughput. The employee is the subject‑matter expert for Materials among the department(s) they support. Responsibilities include transacting inventory in the ERP system, investigating part availability, and facilitating movement of parts across branch plants and intra‑facility. The employee must operate a forklift and other Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)/Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to transport parts around the plant, may assist with training new staff, and must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

• Communicate verbally with coworkers to keep a safe, productive working environment
• Communicate effectively with leadership
• Collaborate with counterparts in Materials and with Manufacturing team leaders, on and across shifts
• Use a computer to enter data for inventory of parts, navigate the ERP system, investigate inventory discrepancies, and use email
• Locate/find materials missing due to various causes from a manufacturing work center
• Assist in cycle‑counting efforts and activities
• Manage warehouse pick schedules, including fluctuations in the Manufacturing schedule
• Manage line‑side/warehouse inventory and overall material presentation on a per‑truck basis
• Understand key metrics for areas of responsibility and manage as assigned
• Identify and drive improvement with BOM accuracy, part quality, material presentation, etc.
• Print, apply, tear, replace, and scan labels
• Review work orders to ensure parts are properly placed
• Identify and verify specific parts
• Assist coworkers with lifting parts
• Assist in training new staff members
• Understand the differences in parts and tools, using prints as reference
• Work required hours and maintain an excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Operate a forklift, tow motor, and/or tractor safely
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Use a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas

• 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*
• Perform maintenance on tractor*
• Respond to other coworkers’ requests to deliver and retrieve parts

• Previous experience within warehousing and material handling

• Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills

• 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, verbal and written
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other coworkers
• 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 coworkers
• Perform counting tasks for inventory control
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on a potentially slippery work floor while pushing a cart with…