ASY Material Coordinator - 1st Shift

Oshkosh•Appleton, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Previous experience within warehousing and material handling experience
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 co-workers
Communicate with other individuals in 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 co-workers
Perform counting tasks for inventory control
Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor while pushing a cart with equipment/parts
Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step to retrieve parts
Use a computer to track down parts and store inventory of parts
Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
Tolerate constant standing, sitting, and walking throughout the shift
Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
Climb in and out of forklift, tow motor, and tractor if necessary
Demonstrate strength and physical stamina to complete the tasks safely
Remember task sequence and safety constraints

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Assist in cycle counting efforts and activities
Manage warehouse pick schedules, including fluctuations in 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
Identifying and verifying specific parts
Assist co-workers with lifting parts
Assist in training new staff members
Understand the differences in parts and tools, using prints as reference
Work required hours and have 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 of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
Retrieve parts stored outside in all weather conditions: rain, snow, cold, and heat
Perform maintenance on tractor
Respond to other co-workers’ requests to deliver and retrieve parts