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Material Support - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Knoxville, TN, United States


Materials Support

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our productsincluding mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessoriescan be found all over the world.
The Materials Support is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. Key duties include identifying, labeling, stocking, transporting, and recording materials, as well as verifying packing slips, preparing shipments, and supporting production and inventory control activities. This role requires the safe operation of powered industrial equipment and effective communication with internal teams.
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:
Maintain inventory accuracy by properly identifying, labeling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies.
Safely operate forklifts to transport materials inside and outside the facility.
Verify items and quantities against packing slips and process receipts or shipments.
Package materials for safe delivery to internal or external customers.
Respond to material requests and communicate effectively with internal departments.
Prepare bills of lading and delivery documentation.
Pull and verify materials for production orders.
Support scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts as directed.
Accurately use the inventory management system to track material movements.
Sort items by destination and ensure they match purchase order details.
Must be available to work overtime as required.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to successfully complete forklift training and obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to acquire and understand lean manufacturing concepts.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.
Forklift license.
6 months experience in the manufacturing industry.
This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.