Material Handler - 1st Shift

About Frontline, An Oshkosh Company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high‑quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof.

As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough.

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education
• Eligible for Merit increases at 90 days, 12 months, and then annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays (effective after 30 days)
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands‑On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture

The position, Material Handler II, is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site to the designated work stations in a safe and efficient manner while minimizing damage to materials. The Material Handler II must be able to utilize data from a computer or print outs to prepare parts for the stations.

• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved or opened.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area, material work zone.
• Secure lifting attachments to materials and transport load to destination or signal crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheets.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Make simple adjustments or repair such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.
• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Empty trash and handle recycle program.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Regular attendance required.
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned.

• Three months of related experience.

• Forklift license.
• Knowledge of work flow in multiple work zones, materials, dock, painted parts, fabrication, and line calls.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work on Kanban, Supermarket or POUS.
• Basic computer 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sense of sound is required.
• Sense of balance is required.
• Limb and finger dexterity is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions.
• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest.

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.

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