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Material Handler 1

Oshkosh Defense
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
About Oshkosh Defense, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Job Summary

The Material Handler I will be responsible for maintaining inventory levels through the movement of materials. This role will identify and document incoming and outgoing materials. The objective of this role is to ensure customers having their materials processed and shipped according to schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

  • Pick, package and ship items in a manner to prevent damage in 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; keep track of parts movement.
  • Count inventory and ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Develop bills of lading and delivery forms.
  • Sort inbound and outbound material to proper fixture.
  • Prepare picking fixtures in support of 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, 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/Exacting Work; Occasional Loud Noises; Seldom Tedious/Exacting Work.
  • Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
  • Demands/Deadlines: Little or no stress created by work, employees, or public.


Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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