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What You Will Do
Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking talented individuals for Material Specialist roles.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Utilizing order pickers, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts. Keep in mind, not all available positions operate equipment.
Operate handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting and order processing.
Perform housekeeping functions as required and reports defects and need for repairs.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
What You Bring
Safety Mindset: Consistent and proper usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
Team Mentality
Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach performance goals.
Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas and willingness to be trained on and operate equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks and sit-down forklifts.
Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math
Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least one year in previous employment
Agility: Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually, walk approximately 10 to 12 miles per day, sit, stand, squat, and bend over repetitively and consistently, throughout your shift with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be comfortable working on equipment at heights up to 30 feet in the air.
What You Will Get
Starting wage is $20.96/hour plus $1/hour shift differential for third shift.
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
Double time on the second worked day outside of the employee’s regular workweek schedule.
Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
Company matches 75% of employee contributions on the first 6% for 401k.
$.25/hour raises at a regular interval.
Up to 15 days vacation, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays and personal absence allowance (prorated based on start date).
Company paid Life Insurance (1X annual base salary, up to $75K)
Employee Assistance Programs including Clinical Services, Work-life & Professional Consultations and Workplace Support.
A safety focused workplace with an onsite nurse and health screening opportunities.
Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.
What to Expect After Applying
Candidates that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
Candidates that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment.
Candidates who are successful with the phone screen and online assessment will be scheduled for an interview.
Shifts
Actual shift availability varies week by week. Successful candidates will be started as soon as a position becomes available on their requested shift. Please note that this could mean a sizable waiting period before starting.
3rd Shift: Sunday night – Friday morning 10:00pm – 6:00am
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:
Background Screening
Drug Screening
Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website
Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position.
Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now!
Summary Pay Range
$0.00 - $0.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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