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Amcor

Technical Service Representative

Oshkosh, WI

$135K/yr

Participate in field trials of new packaging materials. Assist in the installation and start-up of all packaging equipment manufactured and sold by Amcor and provide input into the design ...

County Materials

Forklift Operator/Yard Team

Appleton, WI · On-site

$16.25 - $19/hr

Operate equipment to load, stack, and retrieve materials and supplies * Assist with aggregate, cement, and material handling * Monitor, document, and maintain inventory levels * Maintain a clean ...

SEEK Careers Staffing

Material handler

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

$23/hr

... materials. * Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory counts, replenish stock bins, and keep storage areas clearly labeled and accessible. * Deliveries & Facilities Support: Assist with local ...

Pacon

Purchasing Assistant

Appleton, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $24/hr

Notify suppliers of material requirements and coordinate deliveries to ensure manufacturing and customer service have adequate levels. * Utilize data to assist with supplier performance. * Prepare ...

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How much do materials assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for materials assistant in Appleton, WI is $20.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $21.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Materials Assistant vs Warehouse Worker?

AspectMaterials AssistantWarehouse Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic inventory knowledgeHigh school diploma, forklift certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice and warehouse settings, assisting with inventory managementPrimarily warehouse, handling physical goods and stock
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, logistics companiesDistribution centers, retail, manufacturing facilities
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for inventory and supply chain rolesRelated but more physically demanding

The Materials Assistant typically focuses on inventory management, documentation, and supporting supply chain operations, often working in office-warehouse hybrid environments. Warehouse Workers handle physical tasks like stocking, moving goods, and operating equipment. While both roles are essential in logistics and manufacturing, the Materials Assistant emphasizes administrative support, whereas Warehouse Workers focus on physical handling of materials.

How does a materials assistant typically collaborate with other departments within a company?

Materials Assistants often work closely with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to ensure that materials are available when needed and inventory levels are maintained. They may coordinate with procurement to track orders and resolve discrepancies, communicate with production staff about material requirements or shortages, and assist warehouse personnel with inventory management. Effective communication and teamwork are essential for Materials Assistants to facilitate smooth operations and prevent delays in the supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a materials assistant?

To thrive as a Materials Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in inventory management being advantageous. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and barcode scanners is typically required. Effective communication, teamwork, and time management are vital soft skills for collaborating with various departments and ensuring timely material handling. These skills ensure efficient inventory control, minimize errors, and support smooth operations within supply chain and production environments.

What is a materials assistant?

Materials Assistants are professionals who support the management and movement of materials within an organization, typically in manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain environments. Their duties often include receiving, storing, and distributing materials, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring materials are available for production or shipment. They work closely with other team members to ensure efficient operations and may use inventory management software to track stock levels. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and physical stamina are important qualities for this role.
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Infographic showing various Materials Assistant job openings in Appleton, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,523 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Sheet Metal Fabricator - 1st Shift ($25.15+/hr)-Appleton,Wisconsin

Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh, WI

$26.80/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Oshkosh Corporation rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

286th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

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.
With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:
  • Competitive Pay - pay based on experience and education, starting pay $25.15-26.80 per hour
    • Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually
    • Comprehensive Benefit Package - Effective Day 1
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
  • Sign on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire
  • Job Stability
  • Opportunities for Career Growth
  • Hands-On Approach
  • Customer Focus
  • Culture for Fostering Teamwork
  • Respected Leaders
  • People First Culture
  • Hiring Immediately

Shift Overview:
  • Openings are on 1st Shift
  • Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location
  • 1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days, overtime worked at the beginning of shift and on Fridays and occasional Saturdays

JOB SUMMARY:
The positions within a Sheet Metal Fabricator (Machine Operator I) are responsible for checking job sheets and setting up machines for operation. The employee may operate different machines to complete the assigned tasks. They must be able to read blue prints and troubleshoot basic equipment and machines. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
  • Operate a variety of different sheet metal fabrication machines and equipment to include but not limited to: press brakes, lasers, water jets, turrets, rollers, panel benders
  • Set up and prepare parts for cutting and forming operations
  • Operate a computer for machine set up
  • Load/unload materials into machines and equipment
  • Read and apply measurements to parts and equipment
  • Read and understand blue prints, schematic diagrams, etc.
  • Read and interrupt job routings and paperwork
  • 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
  • Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
  • Assist co-workers with lifting parts
  • Understand the differences in parts and tool
  • Sweep and clean shop area
  • Work overtime and rotate jobs as needed
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions
*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.
  • Grinding, buffing, drilling, and bending materials*
  • Assist in inventory of parts*
  • Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*
  • Participate in rotation of operating machines*

Basic Qualifications
  • Previous experience with basic hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications to Complete Essential Functions
  • Previous experience in metal fabrication.
  • Previous experience as a Pierce as a Team Member or Contractor.
  • 1 or more years of metal fabrication experience

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions
*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
  • Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
  • Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
  • Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
  • Perform basic counting tasks
  • Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectively
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
  • Understand and identify safety issues
  • Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
  • Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step to retrieve parts
  • Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Operate an overhead hoist to assist with heavy lifting of parts, materials, and equipment
  • Tolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shift
  • Use both hands for tool and machine operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
  • Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
  • Remember task sequence and safety constraints

Competencies
- Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Building Work Relationships
  • Demonstrating Responsibility
  • Showing Appreciation

- Personal Attributes
  • Adaptability
  • Hard-Working
  • Positive Attitude

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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