Material Support I - 1st Shift

About the Company

JLG, an Oshkosh Company, began in 1969 with a mission to address safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then, we have been committed to understanding challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training, and support. Our global presence includes products like mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories.

About the Role

The Materials Support role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. This includes identifying, labeling, stocking, transporting, and recording materials, as well as verifying packing slips, preparing shipments, and supporting production and inventory control activities. The role requires safe operation of powered industrial equipment and effective communication with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Available to work overtime as required.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Forklift license (standout qualification).
• 6 months of experience in the manufacturing industry (standout qualification).

Working Conditions

• Based in a manufacturing or production environment; may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• May require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and sustained lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Requires 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.