Material Handler I

June 17, 2025

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About Oshkosh Defense, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Defense is a tactical vehicle manufacturer dedicated to providing next-generation defense technologies and advanced systems to those who protect others. They strive to meet and exceed customer needs with commitment and dedication.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Material Handler I is responsible for maintaining inventory levels through the movement of materials, identifying and documenting incoming and outgoing materials, and ensuring customers have their materials processed and shipped according to schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Pick, package, and ship items to prevent damage during transit.
• Report and communicate shipment statuses with management.
• Perform safety inspections and internal audits of parts, systems, and processes.
• Identify and locate parts within the warehouse and branch facility and track parts movement.
• Count inventory and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Develop bills of lading and delivery forms.
• Sort inbound and outbound material to the proper fixture.
• Prepare picking fixtures to support the picking process.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years of general related work experience or High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Knowledge and ability to use Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse with automated systems.
• Forklift Certification.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, reaching, driving, hearing, visual tasks, fine dexterity, manual dexterity, lifting/carrying up to 35lbs.; Occasional walking/running, sitting, climbing, bending/kneeling, talking, typing, and pushing/pulling up to 50lbs.
Non-Physical Demands: Occasional analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation; Seldom reading, sustained mental activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports, etc.), and writing.
Environmental Demands: Frequent work alone, tedious/exact work; Occasional loud noises; Seldom tedious/exact work.
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
Demands/Deadlines: Little or no stress created by work, employees, or the public.