Pierce, an Oshkosh company

MaterialCoordinator-2ndShift

$0–0k Appleton, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Material Coordinator - 2nd Shift at Pierce, an Oshkosh company. Skills: Material coordination, Inventory control, ERP system usage. Coordinate parts for manufacturing. Facilitate department throughput”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Investigate discrepancies; Locate missing materials; Identify improvements

Eligibility Requirements

Operate powered industrial truck, Lift up to 35 pounds, Constant standing, Constant sitting, Constant walking, Use both hands, Climb in and out of forklift, Climb in and out of tow motor, Climb in and out of tractor, Climb portable step, Work overtime as needed, Work required hours, Excellent attendance record, Tolerate standing, Tolerate sitting, Tolerate walking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous warehousing experience, Material handling experience

Nice to Have

Previous Pierce team member experience, Working knowledge of ERP systems, Proficient computer skills, Demonstrated analytical skills, Demonstrated problem-solving skills

What You'll Do.

Coordinate parts for manufacturing

Facilitate department throughput

Transact inventory in ERP

Investigate part availability

Facilitate part movement

Transport parts around plant

Assist with training new staff

Maintain clean environment

Maintain safe environment

Communicate verbally with co-workers

Communicate effectively with leadership

Collaborate with Materials counterparts

Collaborate with Manufacturing team leaders

Investigate inventory discrepancies

Locate missing materials

Assist in cycle counting

Manage warehouse pick schedules

Manage line side inventory

Manage warehouse inventory

Manage material presentation

Understand key metrics

Manage areas as assigned

Identify improvement opportunities

Drive improvement with BOM accuracy

Drive improvement with part quality

Drive improvement with material presentation

Ensure parts are placed

Identify specific parts

Verify specific parts

Assist co-workers with lifting

Understand differences in parts

Understand differences in tools

Use prints as reference

Maintain excellent attendance

Follow written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Operate forklift safely

Operate tow motor safely

Operate tractor safely

Use cart to push equipment

Use cart to pull equipment

Transport equipment to designated areas

Transport parts to designated areas

Retrieve parts stored outside

Perform maintenance on tractor

Respond to requests for parts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Manufacturing team leaders; Materials counterparts; Cross shifts

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

**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.** **_Summary_** The positions within Materials III are responsible for coordinating parts directly for a Manufacturing department(s) and work in support of a Team Leader(s) to facilitate throughput. The employee is the subject matter expert for Materials amongst the department(s) they support. The employee engages in the ERP system to transact inventory, investigate part availability, and facilitate movement of parts across branch plants and intra-facility. The employee must be able to operate a forklift and other Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)/Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to transport parts around the plant. They may assist with training new staff members. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment. **_Essential Duties & Responsiblities_** * Communicate verbally with co-workers 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 *

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